How many points are deducted for driving a motor vehicle during the period of a suspended driver's license?
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Driving a motor vehicle during the period of a suspended driver's license results in a deduction of 6 points. Below is a detailed introduction about the point deduction system for motor vehicle driver's licenses: Overview: If a motor vehicle driver's accumulated points within a scoring cycle do not reach 12 points and the imposed fines have been paid, the points will be cleared. If the points do not reach 12 points but there are still unpaid fines, the points will be carried over to the next scoring cycle. Other Information: When a Class C driver's license accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the driver must attend a training course at the vehicle management office as required and then take an exam. The driver's license can only be used again after passing the exam. Driving on the road during the period when the exam has not been passed is considered driving without a license.
A friend of mine had his driver's license suspended before. He drove to run some errands and was caught by the traffic police, resulting in 12 demerit points, a fine of 1,800 yuan, and having to retake the written test for the driver's license. He regretted it deeply, but these are the rules—driving during a license suspension period is considered unlicensed driving, and the penalties are quite severe, aiming to deter people from taking risks. I always drive safely to avoid violations. Honestly, while the demerit points may be a one-time penalty, the consequences can be significant, potentially leading to license revocation or affecting insurance. As drivers, it’s best to check the status of our documents and not take chances—safety is more important than anything else.
I know an experienced driver who got caught driving while his license was temporarily suspended. The police deducted 12 points from his record. He shared that this triggered a chain reaction—aside from a fine of around two thousand yuan, he also had to retake the driving test. This is based on safety considerations, as temporary suspensions usually result from offenses like drunk driving. Having driven for many years, I advise everyone not to touch the wheel under such circumstances and to use public transport or taxis instead. This not only protects yourself and avoids accidents but also saves time and money. The law is designed this way for public benefit, which is quite reasonable. Let’s all keep this in mind.
