Is There a Time Limit for a Driver's License Being Blacklisted?
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When a driver's license is blacklisted, the correct term is that it has been subjected to a demerit point restriction order, which is usually lifted after half a month. Since May 1, 2013, the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security has implemented a new traffic violation handling procedure. A single vehicle is limited to using only three driver's licenses for "point deduction," and one driver's license can be used for a maximum of three vehicles. Otherwise, both the vehicle and the license holder will be "blacklisted and locked," subject to investigation. The following are the risks of proxy point deduction for driver's licenses: 1. Inability to protect one's rights: In case of disputes over deducted points, it becomes impossible to safeguard one's rights. 2. Negative impact on employment and other aspects: If all points are deducted through proxy, one must retake the driving test. Additionally, accumulating too many traffic violation records may severely impact future employment and other areas. 3. Severe penalties if discovered: If proxy point deduction is found to involve buying or selling points or other illegal activities, the public security department will confiscate the illegal gains, re-penalize the traffic violations, and impose heavier penalties on those involved in buying or selling points.
I've been driving for over a decade. There's definitely a time limit for a blacklisted driver's license, but the duration really depends on the severity of the violation. Minor offenses like speeding might result in just a month-long suspension, while serious ones like drunk driving could lead to several years or even permanent revocation—I know someone who got blacklisted for five years due to drunk driving, and reinstatement was a huge hassle. When the suspension period ends, you usually have to retake the written or road test and pay fines. Local regulations vary, so check the details on the DMV website. Being without a license affects commuting to work and family trips—using ride-sharing services gets expensive fast. It's better to drive legally and responsibly.
