How to Avoid Downgrading a B2 Driver's License After Accumulating 12 Points?
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B2 driver's license cannot avoid downgrading. If 12 points are accumulated during use, the downgrading procedure must be completed. Below is relevant information about B2 driver's license point deductions: 1. How many points can be deducted without requiring study: Any point deduction requires study, according to the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses' issued by the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China. 2. Is annual review required if no points are deducted: B2 driver's license holders must undergo review at the traffic management department of the public security authority within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there is no point record within a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is exempted. 3. When are points cleared: The accumulation period for road traffic violation points is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points. The point clearing date for the driver's license is the issuance date on the license, and the system automatically clears the points on the issuance date each year.
Having driven with a B2 license for over a decade, I know that once you accumulate 12 penalty points, a downgrade is unavoidable. Prevention is key. Develop good driving habits: attend traffic safety education at the traffic police station immediately after each violation—learning can clear some points, such as 3 points at a time. I usually set speed limit reminders on navigation apps to avoid speeding penalties; ensure adequate rest before long drives to prevent fatigue-related violations. Large vehicles carry greater responsibility, with more blind spots, and accidents can have severe consequences. Therefore, regularly check your violation records—don’t wait until you hit 12 points. Relatedly, safe driving not only preserves your points but also protects your life and others’. Cultivating these habits benefits you for life.
