How to Add Points to a Driver's License?

[LeLorenzo]

Points can be added by reporting other vehicles' traffic violations, with a maximum of 1.5 points per year through this method. Points can also be earned by answering questions. The traffic management department publishes tests on safe driving and traffic regulations on its official website.

[AlejandroDella]

Last time I went to deal with a traffic violation, I specifically asked about point additions. Currently, driving licenses cannot directly add points; you only get 12 points every year. However, there is a way to indirectly earn extra points—by participating in quiz activities through the Traffic Management 12123 APP, where you can earn up to 6 points per quarter to offset minor violations. But many friends are unaware of the automatic deduction during actual point deductions. For example, successfully reporting others' violations can reward you with 1 point upon approval, up to 3 points a year. I myself have accumulated offset points by reporting illegal parking, and now I always take photos and upload reports when I see vehicles parked illegally in fire lanes.

[CaliAnn]

I only thoroughly researched this because I was scared of losing my license points. There's no real way to 'add' points, but you can earn deduction points: Answer safety knowledge questions on the local traffic police's official account—get 9 out of 10 right and you'll receive a 1-point deduction voucher. If you encounter someone changing lanes over solid lines, don’t get angry—upload the dashcam footage to the reporting platform, and if approved, you can also be rewarded with deduction points. However, reporting vehicles illegally using emergency lanes or bus lanes has the highest success rate. The key is that you must have no traffic violations within the past six months to be eligible for these reward points.

[Dallas]

Attention new drivers! I just got my license at the beginning of the year and specifically checked the regulations. The annual 12-point limit on your driver's license cannot be increased, but there are two ways to supplement points: First, through public service activities on the Traffic Management 12123 app, such as serving as a traffic volunteer for two hours to earn a 2-point deduction voucher; second, through study-based point deductions, where you watch a 30-minute online safety education video and then take a test—passing can earn you 1 point back, with a maximum of 6 points per year. However, truck drivers with AB licenses should note that even a 1-point deduction requires in-person study sessions, so don't count on these deduction methods to replace mandatory learning.

[AlinaRose]

My cousin, a traffic police officer, shared three lesser-known facts with me: First, accumulating 12 penalty points during the probation period will directly revoke your driver's license—no chance for bonus points. Second, reporting drunk or drug-impaired driving rewards 5 points, but ordinary people rarely encounter such situations. Third, assisting with traffic control during rural market days might earn you on-the-spot deduction vouchers. Currently, the most reliable method is the 'Study to Reduce Points' feature on the 12123 APP—I just passed it last week, scoring points by getting no more than two questions wrong. However, speeding over 20% on highways incurs 6 penalty points that cannot be offset with deduction points, so studying is still necessary.

[DeMax]

Got some insider tips from the designated driver: Normally, the demerit points reset at the end of the cycle is the most practical, but what if you need an annual inspection in September and don’t have enough points in August? Different regions now have various reward policies. In Shandong, reporting traffic violations earns you Alipay red packets that can offset fines, while in Shenzhen, the point-reduction test bank features real local case videos. The most practical advice is to avoid crossing lines or using the phone while driving—maintaining a violation-free record for six months can earn you reward points. Remember, when reporting, you must clearly capture the license plate and the violation process in the video. I once failed because I didn’t film the road sign.