How Many Points Need to Be Deducted from a Driver's License Before Requiring Study?
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Study is required when 12 points are deducted from a driver's license. Below is some relevant information from the traffic laws regarding point deductions on a driver's license: 1. Handling of two 6-point violations: You can first handle one 6-point violation record, as general violation records are registered on the vehicle, not on the driver's license. Therefore, you can first address one 6-point violation. However, if both violations are on-the-spot tickets issued by traffic police, the driver's license is usually already confiscated, and you will need to attend full-point education at the traffic police department. 2. Handling when 12 points are insufficient: According to relevant regulations, if a driver's license accumulates 12 points within one scoring cycle, the driver must report to the traffic police department or the license issuing authority within 15 days for a 7-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After completing the study, the driver must take the subject one exam. The points will only be cleared and the license returned upon passing the exam.
When I first started driving, I didn't know the rules well and got 6 points deducted for speeding twice. The traffic police told me I had to take a traffic safety course. Later, I learned that the total score is 12 points, and once you lose 6 points, you might need to take a short-term course mainly to remind you not to repeat the offense. Losing all 12 points is serious—you must stop driving and attend a 7-day theoretical study plus an exam, similar to retaking the first driving test. I suggest always paying attention to traffic lights and speed limits to avoid affecting your travel plans. These courses are quite useful, teaching a lot of safety knowledge to help prevent accidents. In short, if your points accumulate too high, go and learn—don't wait until you're penalized to regret it.
According to regulations, the total points on a driver's license are 12. When deductions exceed 6 points but are less than 12, traffic authorities usually require drivers to attend a warning education course, like my friend who took a half-day class after losing 8 points. If all 12 points are deducted, the license will be suspended, requiring a week of theoretical study and an exam. It's important to note that violations such as running red lights and drunk driving will result in point deductions. Accumulating too many points means attending classes to reduce risks. Develop good habits, regularly check points on the app, and promptly address any deductions without delay.
As a new driver, I'm particularly afraid of getting penalty points for traffic violations. I asked my instructor, and he said that if your driver's license accumulates more than 6 points, you might have to attend a course, such as after being penalized for speeding or occupying the emergency lane. Losing 12 points is really troublesome as you'll need to retake the theoretical test. I'm very careful myself, but a friend of mine once got 7 points and had to attend a short but useful educational session. It's recommended that new drivers study traffic rules more to avoid penalties, as having too few points left could lead to more hassle and expenses for additional courses.
