How many points can be deducted from a driver's license?
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A driver's license can have a maximum of 12 points deducted per year. If fewer than 12 points are deducted, the points are reset on the license issuance date. If 12 points are deducted, the driver must complete training and pass an exam before the points can be reset. Below are specific details about driver's licenses: Classification: The Ministry of Public Security officially issued the "Regulations on Motor Vehicle Driver's License Services," introducing a tiered system for driver's licenses, dividing them into 15 categories: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D, E, F, M, N, and P. Renewal Rules: If a driver does not accumulate 12 points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of their license, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period. If they do not accumulate 12 points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, they can renew it for a long-term valid license. Content: A motor vehicle driver's license records the holder's ID number, name, gender, date of birth, permanent address, nationality, permitted vehicle type code, initial issuance date, validity period, and management records, along with the issuing authority's seal, file number, and the holder's photo. The design of the motor vehicle driver's license is specified by the Ministry of Public Security.
When I first got my driver's license, I made sure to ask about this carefully. The license has a total of 12 points that can be deducted, and it's really troublesome if they're all gone. For example, speeding over 20% might deduct 3 to 6 points, depending on the severity; running a red light directly deducts 6 points, and drunk driving will deduct all 12 points at once. In the seven or eight years I've been driving, I've had points deducted a few times. The worst was when I got distracted and crossed the line, which cost me 2 points. It hurt, but there was nothing I could do. If you lose more than 6 points, the traffic police might ask you to attend a training course. If you lose all 12 points, your license will be suspended, and you'll have to retake the written test to get it back. I've developed a habit of checking maps for speed limits and avoiding red lights, so my points can slowly recover. Generally, the points reset a bit each year during the renewal cycle. Safety comes first—you only have 12 points, so using them wisely is the best strategy.
