How are penalty points deducted after merging motorcycle and car driver's licenses?
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After merging a motorcycle license and a car driver's license, penalty points are deducted from this single merged license. It can be said that points are deducted from either the motorcycle license or the car license. The total remains 12 points. Regardless of which vehicle is driven when violating traffic rules, points will still be deducted from the 12-point total.
I've been driving for over a decade. After the merger of motorcycle and car licenses, the penalty point system became straightforward—all violations under the same license share one 12-point cycle. For example, running a red light on a motorcycle deducts 2 points, while speeding in a car deducts 6 points, and these points accumulate. If you reach the full 12 points, you'll have to attend traffic management classes and retake the theory test, which takes at least a week and can really disrupt your schedule. A friend of mine got caught this way—he didn’t pay attention while riding his motorcycle, then later violated traffic rules in his car and ended up having to retake the test entirely. My advice is to install the Traffic Management 12123 app, check and update your points regularly, and maintain safe driving habits. Don’t act recklessly for momentary thrills—those points are precious.
From the traffic regulations I understand, after merging driver's licenses, penalty points are unified: 12 points per scoring cycle, whether riding a motorcycle or driving a car, violations are deducted from the same license. For example, not wearing a helmet on a motorcycle deducts 1-2 points, while drunk driving in a car directly deducts 12 points and voids the license. Points accumulate in real-time and are shared, with no separate management. Violations while riding motorcycles are easily overlooked, but the consequences are the same - accumulating to 10 points should trigger high alert. Developing good habits like obeying speed limits and signals can reduce risks. Regularly reviewing the driver's manual to familiarize yourself with point deductions (e.g., 6 points for using emergency lanes) helps avoid penalties due to ignorance.
