Is it legal to sell driver's license points and what are the consequences?

[VonValentina]

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.

[KingstonMarie]

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.

[AlexLee]

I've seen friends suffer big losses from selling their driver's license points, and now I'm here to advise you never to go down this path. From a safety perspective, this not only puts you at risk but also encourages reckless driving behavior—others may drive more recklessly after deducting your points, increasing the likelihood of accidents. The legal consequences are quite severe; after engaging in illegal point trading, your license could be suspended for several years, affecting your daily life, such as commuting to work. Even worse, if caught, it could implicate your family, damaging their bank credit records and making it difficult to secure loans for buying a house. In short, points are your own safety tool—cherish them. The right approach is to practice better driving habits or attend driving school courses to maintain your points.

[Keira]

From an economic perspective, selling driver's license points may seem like a quick way to make some money, but in the end, it's a huge loss. On the insurance front, having points deducted or records of buying/selling points can lead to increased premiums, potentially costing you thousands more annually. Legal penalties are also severe, with fines reaching several thousand dollars, plus potential compensation payments to traffic authorities. In contrast, legal alternatives include waiting for points to naturally reset or attending safe driving courses. If an accident occurs, you could also face joint liability, such as accident compensation. My advice is to simply ignore these temptations and focus on daily driving safety—this is the real way to save money and peace of mind.