How long after completing the subject one test can I get my license back if I lost 12 points for drunk driving?
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For the re-examination of subject one after a 12-point suspension due to drunk driving, there is a time limit. The driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the motor vehicle driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. The relevant details are as follows: 1. Participation in study: The motor vehicle driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the motor vehicle driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After completing the study, the vehicle management office must conduct a road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test within 20 days. 2. Examination results: If the test is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. If the test is failed, the driver must continue to participate in study and retake the test. If the driver refuses to participate in the study or take the test, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of the motor vehicle driver's license.
After receiving 12 penalty points for drunk driving, your driver's license will be suspended, and you need to attend traffic safety education as soon as possible. Generally, you must first complete a seven-day course on road traffic safety regulations, then take the subject one exam. Once you pass the exam, your driving privileges can be immediately restored. I heard this from a friend who was penalized for drunk driving last year—he quickly attended the course, passed subject one, and was back to driving to work. The entire process takes about one to two weeks, depending on the study schedule. The key is passing the exam—don’t slack off. Drunk driving is extremely dangerous, I must emphasize—it easily leads to accidents with unimaginable consequences. So, if penalized, don’t delay—act promptly to restore your license while learning from the lesson. Never drive under the influence again in the future, taking responsibility for your own and others' safety. This experience should encourage everyone to better understand traffic rules and develop good habits.
