How to Handle On-Site Deduction of Driving License Points?
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Bring your ID card, driving license, and vehicle license to the traffic violation processing hall. Take the penalty decision notice to the designated bank to pay the fine. (The fine must be paid within 15 days; after 15 days, a 3% late fee will be charged daily.) After paying the fine, keep the receipt. Check the violation information online after a few days. If the violation information is no longer present, you can discard the receipt.
After driving for so many years, I've been penalized with on-the-spot demerit points a few times. After being pulled over, the police directly record the violation information in the system and print out a ticket for the driver to sign on the spot. Remember, you must handle it within 15 days, or the late fees can be hefty. I usually check my records directly on the Traffic Police 12123 APP, and with a linked bank card, I can pay the fine online. Once demerit points are recorded, they stay with your driving record. Make sure not to accumulate more than 12 points within a scoring cycle, or you'll have to retake the written test. Every time I get penalized, I check the reason, like speeding or illegal parking, to remind myself to be more careful next time. I've heard that in some places, you can reduce a few points by attending traffic safety courses, but I haven't tried that yet.
Last time at the intersection, I got 3 points deducted by the traffic police on the spot, and the process was quite simple. The officer asked me to show my driver's license, entered the information into the system using police equipment, and printed out a penalty slip for me to sign. There are many ways to pay the fine, but I prefer going to the bank counter, where I can get the receipt immediately. After points are deducted, you need to keep an eye on the accumulated score. I have a friend who was repeatedly caught speeding and had all 12 points deducted, resulting in having to attend a 7-day course and retake the test. I recommend everyone to install the Traffic Management 12123 app, which allows you to check your point status and learn about point reduction rules anytime. Remember to handle it on time and don’t delay, otherwise it will affect your vehicle annual inspection and driver's license renewal, which would be troublesome.
