How to Handle 12 Points Deducted from a Novice Driver's License?
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There are two scenarios for novice drivers who have 12 points deducted: revocation of driving qualification and retaking the subject one exam. Below are the details: 1. Novice drivers within the probationary period: If 12 points are deducted during this period, the driving qualification will be revoked, and they will need to reapply to a driving school. 2. Novice drivers who have passed the probationary period: The motor vehicle driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to receive seven days of education on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After passing the exam, the driver's license can be reinstated.
For new drivers who have accumulated 12 demerit points on their license, it's quite a hassle. Normally, I must report to the vehicle management office within 15 days, attend a 7-day traffic safety education course covering traffic rules and real-life cases, and then pass a theoretical test with a score of 80 or above to reinstate my license. If I fail, the license will be revoked, requiring me to retake both the written tests (Subjects 1 and 4), delaying the process by at least a month and affecting insurance records and costs. From what I've seen among friends, reckless driving during the probationary period often leads to trouble. Therefore, it's crucial to adhere to speed limits and traffic signals, avoid any violations, and develop good habits to save a lot of future headaches.
Losing 12 points as a novice driver is no joke. I must immediately stop driving and report to the traffic management department for mandatory education—they'll assign 5 days of theoretical study followed by an exam. Passing allows continued driving (though with a credit score penalty), while failure means license revocation. This wake-up call made me realize how dangerous habits like speeding or phone use can be—never sacrifice safety for momentary convenience. Pro tip: Regularly check traffic violation apps to monitor points, avoid excessive night driving, and prioritize caution as a new driver—steady wins the race.
In my first year with a driver's license, I was speeding and overtaking like crazy, almost maxing out the 12-point limit. After getting 9 points deducted, I hit the brakes. If I had really maxed out, as a new driver, I would've had to attend a week-long traffic course and retake the test, with an 80-point passing mark that's not easy to hit. Fail it, and your license gets revoked—back to square one. My neighbor lost his license for half a year that way, and the job loss from not being able to drive cost him dearly. Newbie friends, drive carefully and slowly, don't gamble with traffic violations.
