Does the Vehicle License Deduct Points?
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The vehicle license does not deduct points; it is merely the legal document permitting a motor vehicle to operate on roads within China. Points are deducted from the driver's license. If the accumulated points within a scoring cycle do not reach 12, paying the corresponding fine will clear the points. If the accumulated points reach 12, the driver must study for and pass the subject one exam to have the points cleared. Below is an introduction to the materials required for driver's license point deductions: 1. Documents: To deduct points from the driver's license, the vehicle license must be brought along; points can only be deducted when both are presented. 2. Vehicle License: The vehicle license serves as proof of the vehicle and does not involve point deductions.
When I was learning to drive, I was once confused about this issue. The vehicle license is the identity document of the car, recording its basic information, but penalty points are not assigned to it. The point deduction mechanism targets the driver's license. If you violate traffic rules, the traffic police will record points on your own driver's license. The vehicle license is mainly used for vehicle registration and annual inspections. If there is a problem with the car, it may be impounded or fined, but it does not accumulate points. Why do some people misunderstand this? It might be because both documents are checked during violation handling, but points are only recorded on the driver's license. I recommend that beginners clearly understand this point to avoid confusion and develop good habits, such as using an app to check their driver's license points and regularly updating their knowledge to ensure safe driving.
I've been driving for over 20 years and have seen too many drivers confuse this. The vehicle registration certificate is just proof of vehicle ownership - it has nothing to do with point deductions; demerit points are applied to driving licenses, with each red light run or speeding violation adding points to the individual's record. In practice, if the vehicle registration is damaged or forged, the car may be fined, but the point system only operates on the driver's license. I remember one neighbor mistakenly thought points were deducted from the registration, almost causing their license to be revoked by not understanding the severity. The key is to remember: when dealing with violations, only the license points matter - ignore the registration; regularly check your points yourself, don't wait until you accumulate 12 points and face suspension to regret it.
