Is 0 Points on a Driver's License Equivalent to 12 Points?
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Driver's license 0 points is equivalent to 12 points. Below is relevant information about violation codes: 1. Introduction: The traffic violation code table contains 337 types of violations, including: 175 types for motor vehicle traffic, 55 types for non-motor vehicle traffic, 30 types for pedestrian and passenger traffic, 28 types for highway traffic, and 49 other specified types; 2. Composition: Traffic violation codes consist of four digits, classified according to the principles of traffic law, arranged from left to right as: one-digit behavior classification code, one-digit point deduction classification code, and the last two digits as sequential numbers.
I understand your confusion because the driver's license point system can indeed be confusing. A driver's license starts with a full score of 12 points, not 0. If all points are deducted and the score drops to 0, the license will be suspended or revoked, requiring you to retake the theoretical test or attend classes. I remember when I was learning to drive, my instructor emphasized following traffic rules to avoid point deductions—for example, speeding deducts 3 points, and running a red light deducts 6 points. Once the points are gone, things get complicated, and you'll have to spend time retaking tests. From this perspective, 0 points definitely do not mean 12 points; it's a state of point depletion. So, be extra careful when driving to avoid losing points over minor mistakes. In short, maintaining a full 12 points is the safest approach, and I recommend everyone regularly check their points to ensure they're in the green.
