What are the consequences of having 12 points deducted from a C1 license?
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Consequences of having 12 points deducted from a C1 license: The driver's license will be confiscated and cannot be used until the driver completes required study and testing. Below are the detailed explanations. Confiscation of Driver's License: Article 58 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" states: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points within one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their motor vehicle driver's license. Participation in Study and Testing: After the motor vehicle driver completes the required study, the vehicle management office shall conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the test is passed, the penalty points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. If the test is failed, the driver must continue studying and retake the test. If the driver refuses to participate in the study or take the test, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of their motor vehicle driver's license.
I just encountered this issue - my C1 driver's license got 12 demerit points, which is a real headache. The license was directly revoked, meaning I lost my driving privileges. I need to schedule time ASAP to attend traffic regulation classes and retake the written test (Subject 1) to get my license back. This process will take at least a week, requiring me to take time off work, disrupting my daily commute. Sometimes it even affects work handovers, and the boss might be unhappy or deduct wages. Additionally, there's no avoiding fines, and all retake fees come out of my own pocket - probably costing several hundred yuan. Most importantly, safety risks increase since accumulating points indicates problematic driving habits. I need to reflect and improve afterward to avoid repeat offenses, or I might face permanent revocation. The community has also reminded me multiple times about safety education - it serves as a warning to everyone.
