Is It Dangerous to Have Only 6 Points Left on Your Driver's License?
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For Class AB driver's licenses, the consequence of accumulating more than 6 points is that they will be downgraded when there are only 6 points left. For Class C and below driver's licenses, the consequence of accumulating 6 points is that the holder must participate in subject one study and examination when there are only 6 points left, as the national regulation stipulates that the full score for a motor vehicle driver's license in one scoring cycle is 12 points. Below is more relevant information: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": 1. Article 65: The cumulative scoring cycle (i.e., scoring cycle) for road traffic safety violations is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is first issued. Based on the severity of the road traffic safety violation, the points for a single violation can be: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, or 1 point. 2. Article 66: For road traffic safety violations committed by motor vehicle drivers, penalties and point deductions are executed simultaneously. If a motor vehicle driver commits more than one violation at a time, the points should be calculated separately and accumulated. 3. Article 68: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points in one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain their motor vehicle driver's license. The motor vehicle driver must, within 15 days, go to the traffic management department of the public security organ at the place where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. After the study, the vehicle management office shall, within 20 days, conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. If the examination is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned; if the examination is not passed, the driver must continue to participate in study and examination. If the driver refuses to participate in the study or examination, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall announce that their motor vehicle driver's license is suspended.
As an ordinary office worker who has been driving for nearly ten years, I feel quite uneasy with only 6 points left on my license. Last week, I accidentally crossed a solid line while reversing and got 3 points deducted. Now, I even have to signal ten minutes in advance just to change lanes. If I run a red light or exceed the speed limit by more than 10%, my points could be wiped out in minutes. Once you accumulate 12 penalty points, not only do you have to attend a seven-day traffic regulation course at the DMV, but you also have to retake the written test if you fail. A colleague of mine went through this last month—it took him half a month to get back behind the wheel, and he had to rely entirely on taxis for commuting. I recommend installing a radar detector app to avoid speed traps in advance and slowing down at intersections for safety. If all else fails, just drive less and wait for the points to reset before hitting the road again. Safety always comes first.
As a long-haul truck driver, I can tell you that 6 points on your license is like walking a tightrope. One overload violation on the highway costs you 6 points, which is every trucker's worst nightmare. I remember when I got caught for drowsy driving - it wiped out my last 6 points and my license was suspended on the spot. Couldn't take any jobs for a whole month and ended up paying thousands in contract penalties. Now I get nervous just seeing speed cameras - I check all my lights and reflective strips before every trip. Another violation wouldn't just affect my work, but retaking the theoretical test would take 1-2 weeks, causing even more delays. My advice? Install a dashcam to keep evidence for appeals, and when in doubt about road conditions, take the detour rather than the risk.
