What are the consequences of selling driver's license points?
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The consequences of buying or selling driver's license points are as follows: 1. Information leakage: Both buying and selling points will lead to the disclosure of personal information. If a driver seeks to buy points from a "point broker," they must provide their vehicle information. During this process, the broker may resell this information to criminals. The buyer may not only face phone harassment but also risk having their information used to forge license plates for other vehicles, leading to illegal activities such as license plate cloning. For the seller, handing over their driver's license to a broker for point deduction directly exposes their personal information. 2. Illegal activity: Buying and selling points is illegal. Traffic police authorities state that if caught, all parties involved—the broker, intermediary, buyer, and seller—violate Article 52 of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law. Penalties include detention for 10 to 15 days and possible fines; for minor offenses, detention for 5 to 10 days and possible fines. Even helping acquaintances or friends by deducting points without monetary exchange is illegal and subject to penalties.
Selling your driver's license points is full of risks—don't do it. You might think it's easy money, but the hidden dangers are huge. It encourages others to drive recklessly, skyrocketing accident rates and putting pedestrians and other drivers at risk. I was almost hit by a reckless driver once, all because point sellers made drivers more reckless. If caught, fines can run into thousands, and with your license revoked, even commuting to work becomes a problem. Insurance costs can double, leaving a stain on your credit and ruining mortgage applications. Worse, a permanent police record could affect your children's education background checks. For safety's sake, keep your points intact, regularly check for violations, and maintain a clean driving record. Protecting your points ensures a stable, worry-free life.
