How many driver's licenses can be used for demerit points deduction for one vehicle?
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A vehicle can only use three different driver's licenses for demerit points deduction, and the license holder must personally present the license for the deduction. If a motor vehicle driver's demerit points in a scoring period do not reach 12, and the imposed fines have been paid, the demerit points will be cleared. If the demerit points have not reached 12 but there are unpaid fines, the demerit points will carry over to the next scoring period. If a driver accumulates 12 demerit points in a scoring period, they must attend training and pass the subject one exam at the issuing vehicle management office or the local vehicle management office where the violation occurred to clear the full-point record and restore the normal use of the driver's license. The documents required for the 12-point demerit training include the original driver's license and the applicant's identity proof.
In our daily driving, it is indeed possible for one car to use multiple driving licenses for point deductions, such as when a couple or friends take turns driving the same vehicle. If the car commits several traffic violations—for example, being caught speeding three times—the owner can have three different drivers handle these violations, each using their own license to take the corresponding point deductions. The key point is that the deductions are tied to the driving license, not the vehicle itself, so there is no strict limit on how many licenses can be used for one car. However, it's important to note that each driver's annual point deductions must not exceed 12 points; otherwise, their license will be revoked. Buying or selling points is illegal and can result in fines and detention if caught, so always operate within the law. Sharing a story, a neighbor in my community had their car commit multiple violations and successfully managed by distributing the points among family and colleagues. In short, reasonable distribution can prevent excessive individual burden, but always remember that safe driving comes first.
