Does topping up points on a driver's license have any impact?
2 Answers
Topping up points on a driver's license does have an impact. According to relevant legal regulations, topping up points is not allowed. Below is an introduction to the relevant rules regarding point deductions: 1. Personal handling: Traffic violations must be handled by the individual involved, and topping up points is prohibited. If a driver's license is given to someone else to confirm violations and deduct points, this record will be permanently recorded in the individual's driver credibility file. If one needs to seek employment related to driving in the future, these violation records may have an impact. Starting from July 1st, many new traffic regulations have been implemented, including those related to point deductions. The traffic management department has established stricter regulations against topping up points, prohibiting the practice of helping others evade points or deducting points on behalf of others. This aims to regulate the behavior of vehicle owners, encourage adherence to traffic rules, and reduce accident rates. 2. Point deduction criteria: According to Article 69 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": "If a motor vehicle driver's accumulated points in a scoring cycle do not reach 12, and the imposed fines have been paid, the points will be cleared. If the accumulated points do not reach 12 but there are unpaid fines, the points will be carried over to the next scoring cycle." Therefore, within a scoring cycle, if it is a "small car" or a lower-level driver's license, and only 6 points are topped up for a friend with timely payment of fines, it is permissible. If a motor vehicle driver's accumulated points in a scoring cycle do not reach 12, and the imposed fines have been paid, the points will be cleared. If the accumulated points do not reach 12 but there are unpaid fines, the points will be carried over to the next scoring cycle.
Of course, having all your driving license points deducted has consequences, the most direct being the revocation of your license, meaning you can no longer drive. Having driven for over a decade, I've seen many cases where once all points are lost, the traffic authorities require you to retake both the theoretical and practical driving tests. The process is truly exhausting, consuming time and money, and failing to pass within a week or two can disrupt work or daily life. Moreover, the fines are hefty, and adding the cost of retaking the tests, you can easily lose several thousand yuan. That's why I always remind my friends to be extra cautious about traffic rules while driving, such as avoiding running red lights or speeding, and to regularly check their point deduction records to prevent sudden license suspension. This not only harms yourself but also creates trouble for your family.
