How to Handle a C1 Driver's License Deduction of 12 Points?

[ConnorRose]

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.

[VonElliott]

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.

[McBraxton]

After driving for so many years, I was quite surprised when I got 12 points deducted for the first time, all because I accidentally ran a red light in an unfamiliar area. The process to handle it wasn't too difficult: first, I went to the traffic police department to pay the fine and complete the necessary procedures to sign up for a remedial course. The course mainly involved reviewing traffic rules and emphasizing the importance of safe driving, which took about two days. After completing the course and passing the exam, my driver's license was reinstated. This experience made me reflect on my driving habits, and now I pay more attention to road signs. When I couldn't drive, our neighbors helped a lot with picking up and dropping off our kids, for which I'm really grateful. I recommend not delaying the process if you get points deducted—handle it within 15 days, or your license could be revoked, making things much harder. Overall, it was a small lesson, but the refresher course made my knowledge more solid.

[OBrielle]

I drive every day for work, and getting 12 penalty points immediately gave me a headache. My first thought was to go to the DMV to handle it—pay the fines and sign up for a traffic law course, which was a brief session covering basic rules. After completing the course in a few days and passing the exam, my license was returned. During that time, I couldn’t use my car and had to take the subway to work, which cost more in fares and even made me late a few times, affecting my work efficiency. The process was straightforward: just bring my ID and driver’s license to get it done, and don’t delay past the 15-day deadline. From now on, I’ll pay more attention to speed limits and traffic signals to avoid trouble. The key is to act fast, learn a bit, and stay safe.