Is it legal to sell driver's license points and what are the consequences?
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Driver's license points cannot be bought or sold, as trading points is an illegal activity. If someone uses another person's license to deduct points for traffic violations, accepts penalties and point deductions on behalf of the actual driver for financial gain, they may face a 6-month suspension of their driver's license and a fine. Additional information: 1. Traffic authorities state that if it is discovered that someone else has taken the penalty points for traffic violations, the 'broker,' 'middleman,' buyer of points, and seller of points may all be suspected of violating Article 52 of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law, resulting in 10 to 15 days of detention and possible fines. 2. If the person who buys points is involved in other illegal activities, such as hit-and-run, the seller of the points may also bear corresponding legal liabilities.
I once thought about selling my driver's license points as a quick way to make money, but don't do it! Legally, selling points is illegal. In China, traffic laws explicitly prohibit the buying and selling of points, and offenders can face hefty fines, license suspension, or even criminal charges, leading to legal troubles. In practice, during traffic violation processing, authorities verify information. If caught trading points, not only will the person you helped be penalized, but your driving record will also be tarnished, potentially doubling your car insurance costs in the future. My advice is: if you're short on points, just study or wait for them to reset—don't take the risk. Following traffic rules daily saves money and ensures safe travel—why not? After all, driving is for convenience, not to create trouble for yourself.
