Deducting 12 points means you cannot drive. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," if a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points within one scoring cycle, the driving license will be confiscated by the traffic management department of the public security authority. For Class A and B licenses, a downgrade and replacement procedure must be completed, while Class C license holders must retake and pass the subject one exam to reclaim their license. Here are the relevant details: 1. Consequences of Driving Without a License: Driving while the license is confiscated is considered unlicensed driving and may result in fines if caught. Driving without a motor vehicle license, or while the license is revoked or suspended, can lead to a fine ranging from 200 to 2,000 RMB by the public security traffic management department, along with possible detention for up to 15 days. 2. Handling 12 Points Deduction: (1) Class A and B Licenses: If a Class A or B license accumulates 12 points within one scoring cycle, the highest vehicle class qualification will be revoked, and a downgrade and replacement procedure must be completed within 30 days. (2) Class C License: If a Class C license accumulates 12 points, it will be temporarily confiscated by the traffic management department. The driver must attend a 7-day study session on road traffic laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the license-issuing authority or traffic management department within 15 days. After completing the study, passing the exam arranged by the traffic management department will clear the points and return the license. (3) Probation Period: If 12 points are accumulated during the probation period, the highest permitted vehicle class for Class A and B licenses will be revoked, while the probationary driving qualification for Class C licenses will be canceled.
