How Many Points Deducted from Driver's License Require Retraining?
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If 12 points are deducted from the driver's license, a seven-day retraining session for Subject 1 (Traffic Regulations) is required. Below are the relevant details about the retraining process: 1. "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": Article 68: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points within one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their motor vehicle driver's license. The driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the license issuance location or the location of the violation within 15 days to undergo a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. 2. Related Knowledge Test: After completing the study session, the vehicle management office must administer a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the driver passes the test, the penalty points will be cleared, and the driver's license will be returned. If the driver fails the test, they must continue studying and retake the test. If the driver refuses to participate in the study session or take the test, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of their driver's license.
I remember helping a friend with this last year. If your driver's license accumulates 12 penalty points, you’ll be required to attend mandatory training, and the system will automatically lock your license. You’ll have to register at the DMV for a 7-day road traffic safety regulations course—studying during the day and memorizing questions at night, even on weekends. After completing the course, you must pass the written test (Subject 1) to reset your points and regain your license. If you hit 12 points in two consecutive cycles, not only do you have to retake Subject 1, but you’ll also need to pass the road test—it’s a huge hassle. Actually, penalty points accumulate gradually—for example, running a red light costs 6 points, and using your phone while driving is 3 points. It’s easy to exceed the limit if you’re not careful. Nowadays, I instinctively hit the brakes at yellow lights, just to stay clear of that 12-point threshold.
