Is an annual review still required for an A2 driver's license after score deduction through legal education?

[Gabriella]

An A2 driver's license still requires an annual review after score deduction through legal education. According to Article 70 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Driver's Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139): Holders of Class A and B driver's licenses must undergo a review at the traffic management department of the public security authority within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there is no record of points deducted during a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is exempted. Legal education score deduction is only a measure to reduce the points recorded in the current year. Class A and B driver's licenses are exempt from review only if there are no points deducted. Even if points are deducted through legal education, the holder must still participate in safety education and license review because points were recorded. This is to encourage large vehicle drivers not to violate traffic rules, but if points are deducted, an annual review is mandatory. Additionally, when the scoring cycle ends and points are cleared, an annual review is still required. Eight situations where legal education score deduction is not accepted: According to Article 4 of the "Work Standards for Reducing Traffic Violation Points Through Traffic Safety Education" issued by the Ministry of Public Security: Traffic management departments of public security authorities should accept applications from motor vehicle drivers to reduce traffic violation points through traffic safety education. However, the following situations will not be accepted: If the motor vehicle driver has two or more full-point records in the current scoring cycle, or the cumulative points reach 12; If the motor vehicle driver had two or more full-point records in the previous scoring cycle; If, within the last three scoring cycles, the motor vehicle driver fled after causing a traffic accident, drove under the influence of alcohol, used forged or altered motor vehicle license plates, driving licenses, school bus permits, or other motor vehicle license plates, or engaged in buying or selling points and was penalized; If the motor vehicle driver's license is in the probation period, overdue for review, or suspended; If the motor vehicle driver has unprocessed traffic violation records; If the motor vehicle driver owns a vehicle with an expired safety inspection or has not completed deregistration as required; If the motor vehicle driver engaged in fraud or impersonation while applying for point reduction through traffic safety education or during full-point education and review exams; If the motor vehicle driver has already reduced 6 points in the current scoring cycle. For an A2 license, the holder must undergo a review at the traffic management department of the public security authority within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle (1 year is one scoring cycle). If there are point records during the cycle, a review is required; if there are no point records, the review is exempted. Permitted vehicle types for an A2 license: Tractor. Permitted vehicles: Heavy and medium-duty full trailers and semi-trailer combinations. Other permitted vehicle types: B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. According to Article 70 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Driver's Licenses," motor vehicle drivers must undergo periodic reviews at the traffic management department of the public security authority as required by laws and regulations. When applying for a driver's license renewal under Articles 57 and 58, drivers must undergo a review by the traffic management department. Holders of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium passenger vehicles, or large trucks must undergo a review within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there are no point records during the cycle, the review is exempted. Drivers holding other types of licenses must undergo a review within 30 days after the end of the scoring cycle if they caused a fatal traffic accident with equal or greater responsibility but were not disqualified. Drivers may undergo the review and submit health certificates at the place of license issuance or elsewhere.

[MacAutumn]

As an ordinary driver holding an A2 license, I previously participated in the 'study to reduce points' program, thinking it would save me some trouble, but the annual review is unavoidable. The 'study to reduce points' mainly helps clear or reduce your demerit points and does not affect the regular review. An A2 license is for driving large vehicles, and the DMV requires regular physical exams and submission of health certificates, especially for those over 60 who must go annually—don’t take chances. Last time I went for a check-up, the doctor at the testing site mentioned many drivers assume that since their points are reduced, they don’t need the review, only to find their license suspended later, making it tough to retake the test. I recommend checking the 12123 App in advance for appointment times and following the rules to avoid unnecessary hassle—safety on the road always comes first. In short, don’t lose big for small gains; keeping up with vehicle inspections and health checks in sync brings peace of mind.