How Many Points Lead to Driver's License Revocation?
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Revocation of the "Driver's License" is not related to the number of points deducted. Individuals who are penalized for driving under the influence of alcohol and then drive under the influence again will face detention of up to ten days, a fine, and revocation of their "Motor Vehicle Driver's License". Those who drive under the influence of alcohol to the point of intoxication will be restrained by the traffic management department of the public security authorities until sober, have their "Motor Vehicle Driver's License" revoked, and be held criminally liable; they will not be allowed to re-obtain a "Motor Vehicle Driver's License" for five years. Driver's License Point Accumulation Cycle: The driver's license point accumulation cycle is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date of initial issuance of the motor vehicle driver's license. Points deducted from the driver's license are categorized based on the severity of traffic violations, with five levels of point deductions: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point. Reasons for Driver's License Revocation: Revocation refers to the situation where, after legally obtaining a driver's license, statutory reasons lead to its revocation by law. For example, those who bear more than half the responsibility in major traffic accidents should have their driver's license revoked according to regulations. These are all administrative actions.
I've been driving a taxi for ten years, so I'm quite familiar with this. Getting 12 penalty points on your driver's license won't lead to revocation; you'll just need to attend training and take an exam. If you accumulate over 24 points within one scoring cycle, you'll have to retake both the written test (Subject One) and the road test (Subject Three), which is essentially like relearning how to drive. However, license revocation is a different matter—it usually happens for particularly serious offenses. For example, a single drunk driving offense results in immediate revocation with a five-year ban on reapplying. If you flee the scene after an accident, your license will not only be revoked but you'll also face a lifetime driving ban. Other offenses like speeding over 50% or two instances of drunk driving will also lead to revocation. In short, penalty points aren't the main issue; the key is to avoid crossing red lines and always prioritize safe driving.
