Is Annual Inspection Still Required for A2 License After Deducting Points Through Traffic Law Learning?
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Yes, an annual inspection is still required for an A2 license even after deducting points through traffic law learning. According to Article 70 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139), drivers holding Class A or B licenses must undergo an inspection 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 inspection for that cycle is waived. The point deduction through traffic law learning only reduces the points recorded for the current year. For Class A and B licenses, the inspection is waived only if there are no points deducted. Even if points are deducted through traffic law learning, the driver must still participate in safety education and the inspection because points were recorded. This policy encourages commercial vehicle drivers to avoid violations, but if points are recorded, an annual inspection is mandatory. Additionally, if points are cleared at the end of the scoring cycle, the inspection is still required. Eight Situations Where Point Deduction Through Traffic Law Learning Is Not Accepted: According to Article 4 of the "Work Standards for Reducing Points for Road Traffic Violations 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 points for traffic violations through traffic safety education. However, the following situations will not be accepted: 1. The driver has two or more instances of full-point records (12 points) in the current scoring cycle, or the cumulative points reach 12. 2. The driver had two or more instances of full-point records in the previous scoring cycle. 3. In the most recent three scoring cycles, the driver was penalized for hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, using forged or altered license plates, driving licenses, school bus permits, or other vehicles' license plates or documents, or buying/selling points. 4. The driver's license is in the probationary period, overdue for inspection, or suspended/revoked. 5. The driver has unresolved traffic violation records. 6. The driver owns a vehicle with an expired safety inspection or failed deregistration as required. 7. The driver engaged in fraud or impersonation during point reduction through traffic safety education or full-point education and inspection. 8. The driver has already reduced 6 points in the current scoring cycle. For an A2 license, the driver must undergo an inspection at the traffic management department within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle (one year). If no points are recorded, the inspection is waived. Permitted Vehicles for A2 License: Tractor trailers. Allowed vehicles: Heavy and medium-duty full trailers and semi-trailers. Other permitted vehicle types: B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. According to Article 70 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," drivers must undergo regular inspections as required by laws and regulations. When renewing a license under Articles 57 or 58, drivers must undergo an inspection. Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, or heavy trucks must undergo an inspection within 30 days after each scoring cycle. If no points are recorded, the inspection is waived. Drivers of other vehicle types must undergo an inspection if they caused a fatal accident with equal or greater responsibility but were not disqualified. Inspections can be completed at the license issuance location or elsewhere.
I've been driving heavy trucks for over 20 years and I'm very familiar with A2 license matters. Even with the score exemption policy through legal studies, the annual review is still mandatory. Class A licenses require a physical examination every two years to verify the driver's fitness for operating large vehicles - it's directly related to safety. The score exemption only reduces penalty points, it doesn't affect license validity period. The annual review is compulsory. When I went through my annual review last year, the process was quite simple: first getting a qualified medical report from the hospital, then submitting materials to the traffic management office. Failure to comply may result in penalty points or license suspension, which could affect your livelihood. So I strongly recommend everyone to schedule regular check-ups to ensure road safety.
