Is there a difference between 11 and 9 points deducted from a driver's license?
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There is a difference between 11 and 9 points deducted from a driver's license. Regarding fines: Traffic violations are generally penalized by imposing fines (excluding the base amount) on the violator according to laws and regulations. If the driver's license is temporarily suspended or revoked, or if a unit is fined, an investigation must be conducted, evidence collected, and a penalty decision made through standard procedures. Therefore, those with 9 points deducted pay less in fines than those with 11 points deducted. Degree of point deduction: If 12 points are deducted within a scoring cycle, the driver must attend training at the vehicle management office and pass an exam before the license can be reinstated. Having 11 points deducted is very risky. With 9 points deducted, the driver can still afford to lose 2 more points without needing to undergo training, whereas with 11 points deducted, even one more point would result in penalties.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and there's quite a difference between having 11 and 9 points deducted from my license. With 9 points deducted, I wasn't too nervous as there were still enough points left, and it didn't affect my daily driving—just pay the fine and it's settled. But with 11 points deducted, it's dangerous, just 1 point away from the 12-point limit. If even a tiny bit more is deducted—like for speeding or drunk driving—you're forced to attend traffic safety education and tests, which takes several days and costs extra money. My friend once had 11 points deducted and then got a minor violation, maxing out his points and delaying his work. I recommend installing a vehicle management app to check your points anytime and drive safely without taking risks.
I just got my driver's license two or three years ago. Losing 9 points doesn't feel too serious, just a possible increase in insurance premiums; but losing 11 points is much more troublesome. If I get caught for something else and lose one more point, I'll be forced to attend mandatory classes and retake the test, which is both troublesome and inconvenient for car use. The difference lies in the level of risk: 9 points leaves more buffer room, while 11 points feels like standing on the edge of a cliff. Normally, using navigation to avoid speeding saves trouble—this issue concerns both wallet and safety, so don't take it lightly.
