How many points can be deducted during the probationary period?
2 Answers
A driver's license during the probationary period has 12 points that can be deducted, as every driver's license has 12 points in a single scoring cycle, regardless of whether it is during the probationary period or not. Here is more relevant information: 1. Consequences of deducting all points: If a probationary driver's license is deducted all 12 points, the probationary vehicle type will be revoked. For B2 and above driver's licenses, deducting 6 points during the probationary period will extend the probationary period by one year. If another 6 points are deducted during the extended period, the driver's license will be revoked. 2. Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139: (1) If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points for road traffic safety violations during the probationary period, the probationary driving qualification for the permitted vehicle type will be revoked. If the revoked driving qualification is not for the highest permitted vehicle type, the highest permitted vehicle type driving qualification shall also be revoked in accordance with the provisions of Article 78, Paragraph 1. (2) For drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks, if they accumulate 6 or more points but fewer than 12 points during the one-year probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year. If they accumulate another 6 or more points but fewer than 12 points during the extended probationary period, the probationary driving qualification for the permitted vehicle type will be revoked.
During the probationary period, the driver's license has 12 points that can be deducted, but once all 12 points are deducted, the license will be revoked, and you will need to retake the test. New drivers are prone to nervousness when they first hit the road, and it's easy to unintentionally speed, resulting in a 6-point deduction, or forget to wear a seatbelt, leading to a 3-point deduction. I believe the most important thing during the probationary period is habit formation—stay focused while driving, adhere to speed limit signs, and avoid complex sections of highways. If points are deducted, it's crucial to immediately improve driving habits and be extra cautious for the remaining time. Overall, 12 points may sound like a lot, but they can be used up quickly, especially in urban traffic with frequent stops and starts where new drivers may react slowly. Safety should always come first—don’t wait until points are deducted to regret it.
