What are the consequences of being deducted 12 points at once?
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A driver's license will be temporarily suspended if 12 points are deducted at once, during which time the driver is not allowed to operate a motor vehicle. How to handle a 12-point deduction on a driver's license: Whether it's a one-time deduction of 12 points or accumulating to 12 points, the driver's license has been temporarily confiscated by the traffic police. The driver must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Behaviors that result in a 12-point deduction at once: Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type, driving under the influence of alcohol, operating a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses), carrying more than 20% of the approved number of passengers on a school bus, fleeing the scene of a traffic accident without constituting a crime, etc.
Losing all 12 points at once is no small matter. I experienced it once due to exceeding the speed limit by over 50% on the highway, and being directly caught by traffic police. Having your points reset means your driver's license is temporarily invalid. You must quickly report to the DMV and attend a 7-day traffic safety education course, attending lectures daily and memorizing regulations—it felt more exhausting than exams. After completing the course, you must pass a theoretical test; failing means you can't regain your driving privileges, not to mention the wasted money and leave taken from work. This incident reminds us that serious violations are highly hazardous, especially drunk driving or speeding, which can easily cause accidents. I learned my lesson and now check speed limit signs before driving, maintaining a safe speed.
Losing all 12 points sounds terrifying. My friend had his license fully suspended last year due to drunk driving, and the consequences were severe: his driver's license was temporarily revoked, and he had to enroll in a week-long road regulation training course, attending classes for four to five hours daily. After completing the course, he still had to pass an exam to get his license back. During this period, he couldn't drive to work and almost lost his job. What's more troublesome is that hefty fines are inevitable, ranging from several hundred yuan at the minimum. I think this not only wastes time but also highlights a lack of driving safety awareness. I recommend that new drivers develop good habits: check traffic regulations before driving and use navigation to avoid speeding. In short, safety comes first—don't wait until an accident happens to regret it.
