Is a Vehicle Prohibited from Road Use with 3 Traffic Violations?
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3 unprocessed violations prohibit road use, but processed ones allow driving. 1. Unprocessed violations: If a driver has more than 3 outstanding traffic violations, being caught by traffic police will result in license suspension, and in severe cases, vehicle impoundment. 2. Violation handling methods: Violations can be processed all at once or selectively, and objections can be raised with an application for administrative reconsideration. If no objections exist, after completing point deductions, a violation notice and fine ticket will be issued. These can be paid at designated banks (Industrial and Commercial Bank, China Construction Bank, Rural Credit Cooperatives).
It depends on the specific demerit points situation, not that three violations will result in a driving ban. Only after accumulating 12 points will the driver's license be temporarily suspended, requiring a retake of the theory test (Subject One). Accumulating 24 points means retaking both Subject One and the road test (Subject Three), and only when it's severe enough to reach 36 points will all tests need to be retaken. I just helped my neighbor check his three violations: two illegal parking incidents with 1 point each and one red light violation with 6 points, totaling only 8 points—still perfectly fine to drive normally. However, it's best to handle violations promptly. Earlier this year, a friend of mine delayed paying the fines, and the late fees ended up being 20% higher than the original fines. Additionally, repeated violations indicate poor driving habits that need attention. Last month, local news reported a driver who crashed into guardrails after five speeding violations within a year.
There's no such rule in traffic regulations. As long as your license isn't suspended, you can drive—it all depends on the total points: speeding 50% over the limit deducts 9 points at once, while 20 illegal parking violations only deduct 20 points. However, having more than three violations poses significant risks. Last year, insurance data showed drivers with over three violations annually had double the accident rate of regular drivers. Recently, when I accompanied a friend to handle violations, the officer specifically warned: unpaid fines for three consecutive months land you on a credit blacklist, affecting loans. Some provinces implement progressive fines—the third identical parking violation already costs 300 yuan. It's better to settle these at the traffic police station sooner rather than later.
The number of traffic violations is unrelated to driving bans, primarily depending on the demerit points. For example, crossing solid lines three times only deducts 3 points, but drunk driving once results in license revocation. What needs vigilance is that accumulating 12 points requires attending a 7-day course and retaking the theoretical exam. Last year when my brother handled his violations, the self-service machine showed he had three expired inspection records, resulting in not only fines but also an additional 9 points deducted. It's advisable to regularly check points using the Traffic Management 12123 APP. Last time, my colleague just crossed the 12-point threshold and received an SMS alert, timely avoiding license suspension. Note that if three violations are left unaddressed when renting a car, the rental company may deduct your deposit.
