How long will the driver's license be revoked after 12 points are deducted?
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A driver's license will not be revoked after 12 points are deducted, but its use will be suspended. Drivers who accumulate 12 points within a scoring cycle will have their licenses confiscated and must attend a learning session at the vehicle management office. They must also retake the subject one exam, and the license will be returned upon passing the exam. Methods to check driver's license points deduction: You can check the points deduction status of your driver's license through the Traffic Management 12123 app or by visiting the vehicle management office where your vehicle is registered. Points cannot be replenished: Within a cycle, if the points deducted from the license are less than 12, the penalty must be paid, and the points will be cleared in the next cycle. Drivers who accumulate 12 points must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to attend a seven-day study and examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge.
After driving for so many years, I've seen many friends have their driver's licenses accumulate 12 penalty points. Actually, it won't be revoked immediately; you need to quickly go to the traffic management department to handle it. Specifically, after accumulating 12 points, they will notify you to attend a study session and take a test. You must register within 15 days, the study period is usually about 7 days, and then passing the test will clear the points. If you delay too long and don't go within 15 days, your driver's license may be announced as suspended. At this point, you still have to go and deal with it. But if it's truly revoked, the timing is uncertain—it usually happens after dragging on for several months without action, for example, if you don't handle it for half a year, the license will be scrapped. Revocation is a huge hassle; you'll have to retake the driving test from scratch, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly. So, always drive carefully and follow the rules. If you encounter point deductions, don't hesitate—handle it immediately to avoid disrupting your travel plans.
