How to Handle a C1 Driver's License Deduction of 12 Points?
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If a C1 driver's license is deducted 12 points, the holder is required to study and retake the subject one test. Below are the specific procedures: 1. Traffic Safety Law Study: When a C1 driver's license is deducted 12 points, the license will be confiscated. The holder must attend a 7-day (8 study hours per day) road traffic safety law training at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. The total study hours must generally be completed within 15 days. 2. Take the Subject One Test: After passing the subject one test (with a score of 90 or above), the points will be reset to zero, and the driver's license will be reissued. For those who fail the test, they need to reschedule and retake the test until they pass.
I got 12 demerit points, which was quite upsetting. Back then, I was a novice driver and couldn't control my speed well, plus I ran a red light, which quickly maxed out the points. I immediately reported to the local DMV, paid the fine, and had to attend a traffic safety course within 15 days. The course mainly covered a review of regulations and practical case studies, taking two or three days, followed by a theory test with simple multiple-choice questions and a high pass rate. After passing, I got my license back. Being without a car for over a week was inconvenient—I had to take the bus to work. Since then, I've been extra careful while driving, always reminding myself not to break the rules, and now I use a mobile app to monitor speed limits in real time. The demerit process was a wake-up call; going through the training actually made it less likely to repeat mistakes. However, repeated offenses could lead to stricter penalties, so safety always comes first.
