
The consequences of having 12 points deducted from a C1 license include: 1. The motor vehicle driver's license will be suspended and cannot be used; 2. It will require time to participate in additional learning and tests. The C1 driver's license is one of the license codes, permitting the driving of small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, and light, small, and micro special operation vehicles. The application requirements for a C1 driver's license are: 1. Age between 18 and 50; 2. Height above 155 cm; 3. Normal vision, without red-green color blindness; 4. Normal hearing; 5. Normal limb movement; 6. No diseases that hinder safe driving. The examination subjects for a C1 driver's license include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safety and civilized driving common sense.

The consequences are quite severe after getting 12 penalty points on a C1 driver's license. Last time, I was continuously penalized for speeding and illegal parking, which resulted in accumulating 12 points, leading to the direct revocation of my license by the traffic police department. Now, I have to report to the DMV, attend a 7-day full-point study course, and pass the subject one exam to get my license back. During this period, I can't drive at all, and commuting to work has to rely on taxis or buses, not only increasing expenses significantly but also affecting my work with late arrivals and deductions. The insurance side is even more troublesome, as I've been labeled a high-risk driver, causing my premium to rise by nearly 40% this year. I deeply regret it and advise everyone to follow traffic rules while driving to avoid ending up like me, accumulating penalty points unintentionally. Regularly checking for traffic violations can help reduce risks.

If your C1 driver's license accumulates 12 demerit points, it will be directly revoked, and you must retake the theoretical exam (Subject 1) to reinstate it. After going through this myself, I found the entire process quite time-consuming: first, you need to schedule a training course at the vehicle management office, spend a week attending lectures on traffic regulations, and only after passing the exam can you get your license back. During the period when I couldn't drive, daily life became very inconvenient—my wife had to handle all the school runs for our kids, which added to the family's burden. Even worse, traffic violation records can affect your credit score, potentially causing issues when applying for loans or new jobs as they may be flagged during background checks. That's why I advise everyone to pay extra attention to speed limits and traffic signals while driving, avoiding minor mistakes that could snowball into major problems. It's also crucial to regularly check your license's demerit point status—don't wait until you hit 12 points to panic and take action.

After my C1 driver's license was deducted 12 points last time, it was directly revoked, and I had to retake the subject one exam. I could take the test after completing the training course, but I couldn't drive during the waiting period, which affected my daily shopping and social life. The insurance premium also increased significantly, which was really annoying. If you accumulate 12 points, you should deal with it promptly and not delay, otherwise the consequences will be more severe. Develop the habit of checking before driving, and don't run red lights or speed.


