How many times can I apply for the 'Study to Reduce Points' program on my driver's license in a year?
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There is no limit to the number of times you can participate in the 'Study to Reduce Points' program. However, once a motor vehicle driver has reduced a total of 6 points within one scoring cycle, they will no longer be able to continue participating in the program. There are three ways to reduce points through study: 1) Online learning (accumulating at least 30 minutes of study within 3 days) and passing the exam can reduce 1 point at a time; 2) On-site learning (each session must be at least 1 hour) and passing the exam can reduce 2 points at a time; 3) Participating in traffic safety public welfare activities (1 hour per session) can reduce 1 point at a time. There are 7 situations where you cannot apply for the 'Study to Reduce Points' program: 1) The motor vehicle driver has two or more full-point records or has accumulated 12 points in the current scoring cycle; 2) The motor vehicle driver had two or more full-point records in the previous scoring cycle; 3) In the most recent three scoring cycles, the motor vehicle driver has been penalized for hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, using forged or altered vehicle license plates, driving licenses, school bus signs, or other vehicle license plates or driving licenses, or buying or selling points; 4) The motor vehicle driver's license is in the probationary period, overdue for inspection, or has been seized or temporarily suspended; 5) The motor vehicle driver has unresolved traffic violation records; 6) The motor vehicle driver has a vehicle with an expired safety technical inspection or has not completed the deregistration process as required; 7) The motor vehicle driver has engaged in fraudulent activities or impersonation while participating in traffic safety education to reduce points or during full-point education and inspection education learning and exams.
As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I must say the 'Learn to Reduce Points' policy allows multiple applications per year, but the key is the total reduction cannot exceed 6 points. Each application can reduce 1 point, meaning you can reduce up to 6 points at most. There's no strict limit on the number of applications, but the total is capped at 6 points. I've used it a few times, and it's all done conveniently through a mobile app—easy and hassle-free. The purpose of the policy is to encourage everyone to learn more about traffic rules and improve safe driving awareness. My advice is not to focus too much on reducing points, but rather to follow the rules and minimize violations. Personally, I drive a bit slower, observe road conditions carefully, and believe that learning more knowledge never hurts. The 'Learn to Reduce Points' is a helper, not a get-out-of-jail-free card. Overall, you can apply several times a year, but remember the total cap is 6 points. Using it wisely can ease the pressure of point deductions, but the most important thing is to drive safely. From my 20 years of driving experience, the real winner is the one who gets fewer points deducted.
