How many vehicles can a driver's license be bound to for point deduction?
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A single driver's license can only be bound to three vehicles for point deduction within one settlement period. Below are the methods for processing real-name binding: 1. Traffic police penalty window processing: First, complete real-name registration, which allows binding 1-3 non-personally owned motor vehicles. The historical cumulative binding must not exceed 5 vehicles (including those already bound on the Traffic Management 12123 mobile App). The same motor vehicle can only be bound to a maximum of 3 users simultaneously. 2. Traffic Management 12123 mobile App: Only allows binding to personally owned vehicles and 1 non-personally owned motor vehicle. The bound personally owned vehicle must be a small car or small new energy vehicle. Additionally, the owner of the bound motor vehicle must be a registered user on either the Traffic Management 12123 mobile App or the Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform. After binding, electronic traffic violation records for the corresponding vehicle can be processed.
I've driven trucks for fifteen years, so I have a lot to say on this topic. The national regulation allows a driver's license to be linked to up to three vehicles for penalty point deductions, preventing rampant illegal point trading. In practice, some local systems automatically set limits—for example, when linking the first vehicle, the driver's license and plate numbers must match. To link a second or third vehicle, the driver must personally visit the DMV to submit an application, fill out forms, and verify their identity. Linking too many vehicles risks fines or even detention, especially if the system detects frequent point deductions across multiple regions. I remember when restrictions weren't strict, friends often helped others deduct points for money, but now it's much tighter and safer. Drive responsibly—don't rely on linking vehicles to solve problems.
I just got my driver's license a year ago, and the instructor mentioned this during the theory test. Usually, I learn from experienced drivers that ordinary private car owners can only bind one to three vehicles for point deduction, depending on provincial policies, but generally, it can't exceed three. For example, if my own car is already bound to my license and I want to bind my dad's car, I need to go through the APP or offline service window twice, as the system has restrictions to prevent abuse. Binding too many vehicles can have serious consequences, such as doubled point deductions for violations, records kept on file affecting next year's insurance premiums. The best practice is to drive responsibly and minimize violations. For beginners, it's advisable to first bind your own car to get familiar with the process.
