What are the consequences of having 12 points deducted from your driving license at once?
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If 12 points are deducted from your driving license at once, your motor vehicle driving license will be temporarily suspended, and you will not be allowed to drive during this period. Below is a detailed introduction to the relevant regulations regarding driving license point deductions: 1. "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses": According to Article 68 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," if a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain their motor vehicle driving license. The motor vehicle driver must, within 15 days, attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the driving license was issued or where the violation occurred. 2. Other: After the motor vehicle driver completes the study session, the vehicle management office shall conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the driver passes the examination, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driving license will be returned. If the driver fails the examination, they must continue to participate in the study session and take the examination again. If the driver refuses to participate in the study session or take the examination, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of their motor vehicle driving license.
I've been driving for twenty years and have seen many cases of penalty points for violations. Getting 12 points deducted at once is a big trouble. According to traffic laws, this usually means you have to attend a seven-day traffic regulations training course. After completing the course, you'll need to retake the test, and only upon passing can you get your driver's license back. If not handled promptly, the license will be temporarily suspended, and in severe cases, it may lead to fines or even affect your job. An old friend of mine had 12 points deducted for speeding on the highway, and during that time, he spent a lot on taxi fares, not to mention the increased insurance rates. This reminds us not to be careless when driving—high-risk behaviors like drunk driving and speeding should be avoided at all costs. Safety first is the golden rule.
