How many points can a B2 driver's license deduct?

[GiaAnn]

The "Measures for the Management of Scoring of Road Traffic Safety Violations" stipulates that a driver's license can deduct a maximum of 11 points, and a B2 driver's license has a full score of 12 points in one scoring cycle. If 12 points are deducted, the driver will need to retake the subject one exam, and upon passing, the deducted points will be cleared. The following are detailed explanations: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points in one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain their motor vehicle driver's license; The motor vehicle driver shall, within 15 days, attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. After completing the study session, the vehicle management office shall conduct an exam on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days; If the exam is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned; if the exam is failed, the driver must continue studying and retake the exam. If the driver refuses to attend the study session or take the exam, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of their motor vehicle driver's license. The penalty standards for B2 drivers in traffic are as follows: Behaviors that result in 6-point deductions include: Driving a school bus, medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicle, or hazardous material transport vehicle on highways or urban expressways at a speed exceeding the limit by less than 20%, or on other roads at a speed exceeding the limit by 20% to less than 50%; Driving a vehicle other than a school bus, medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicle, or hazardous material transport vehicle on highways or urban expressways at a speed exceeding the limit by 20% to less than 50%, or on other roads at a speed exceeding the limit by 50% or more; Driving a cargo vehicle with a load exceeding the maximum allowable total mass by 50% or more; Transporting explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, or highly toxic, radioactive, or other hazardous materials without adhering to the specified time, route, speed, or without displaying warning signs and taking necessary safety measures; Transporting oversized non-disassembled items without adhering to the specified time, route, speed, or without displaying warning signs; Transporting hazardous chemicals without approval into areas restricted for hazardous chemical transport vehicles; Driving a motor vehicle without obeying traffic signal instructions; Driving a motor vehicle during the period when the driver's license is temporarily detained or suspended; Fleeing the scene after causing a traffic accident resulting in minor injuries or property damage, which does not constitute a crime; Driving a motor vehicle on highways or urban expressways illegally occupying the emergency lane. Behaviors that result in 12-point deductions include: Driving under the influence of alcohol; Fleeing the scene after causing a traffic accident resulting in injuries above minor or death, which does not constitute a crime; Using forged or altered motor vehicle license plates, vehicle registration certificates, driver's licenses, school bus signs, or using other motor vehicle license plates or registration certificates; Reversing, driving against traffic, or making U-turns across the central divider on highways or urban expressways; Substituting for the actual motor vehicle driver to accept traffic violation penalties and scoring for economic gain.

[MacGrant]

I've been driving trucks for nearly 20 years. The B2 driver's license has a total demerit point limit of 12 points, which resets every scoring cycle (usually one year). After accumulating 12 points, you have to attend traffic safety education and pass an exam to restore your driving eligibility; in severe cases, the license may even be downgraded to C1 level, meaning you can no longer drive large trucks. This has a big impact on long-haul drivers. I've seen many colleagues suspended from work due to speeding (6 points) or drunk driving (12 points), and they have to spend money to resolve the issues. It's important to develop good habits, like slowing down, avoiding lane changes across solid lines, and installing dashcams to record driving conditions to prevent wrongful penalties. Regularly checking demerit records on the traffic management app also helps. Safety first—keeping points below 10 is the safest way to protect your livelihood.