How many days to retake the test after accumulating 12 points?
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After accumulating 12 points on your driving license, you must take the test within 15 days at the issuing authority of the motor vehicle driving license or the traffic management department of the public security organ where the violation occurred. You will participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Article 68 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" revised and issued by the Ministry of Public Security stipulates the following: 1. Introduction 1: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain their motor vehicle driving license. 2. Introduction 2: The motor vehicle driver must, within 15 days, go to the issuing authority of the motor vehicle driving license or the traffic management department of the public security organ where the violation occurred to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. 3. Introduction 3: After the motor vehicle driver completes the study, the vehicle management office shall conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the test is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driving 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 organ will announce the suspension of their motor vehicle driving license.
Having driven for many years, I've witnessed numerous cases where drivers accumulated the full 12 penalty points due to violations. According to regulations, once the points are maxed out, one must register at the local traffic management department within 15 days to attend a 7-day safety education program. The curriculum includes traffic regulation lectures and accident case studies. After completion, passing the Theory Test (Subject 1) is mandatory to regain the driving license. Delayed handling may increase fines and potentially lead to longer license suspension. In daily driving, I recommend frequently using GPS navigation for speed limit alerts to avoid speeding penalties—far better than dealing with consequences afterward. After all, safety comes first; nobody wants such issues affecting work and life.
