What Are the Consequences of Selling Driver's License Points?

[AlanFitz]

Driver's license points cannot be bought or sold; trading driver's license points is an illegal activity. Below is more relevant information: Consequences of buying or selling driver's license points: 1. Penalties for using someone else's license to deduct points: If you accept penalties and deduct points for another driver's traffic violations in exchange for economic benefits, your driver's license may be suspended for six months, and you may be fined between 1,000 and 2,000 yuan. 2. If you repeatedly accept penalties and deduct points for another driver's traffic violations in exchange for economic benefits after being penalized, or if you organize or introduce others to do so, you may face detention for up to 15 days. Additionally, you may be fined between 2,000 and 5,000 yuan, have your driver's license revoked, and be prohibited from obtaining a new driver's license for five years. Any illegal gains will be confiscated.

[VonArya]

My friend got into serious trouble last year for selling his demerit points and now deeply regrets it. He earned 800 yuan helping someone clear a red-light violation, but the traffic police system detected him handling violations in different cities within three days. In the end, he was charged with obstructing official duties—his driver's license was revoked for three years, plus a 5,000 yuan fine. Worse, the police station kept a criminal record on him, and now his bank loan applications take an extra half-month for review. These days, I won’t even risk rushing a yellow light—I’d rather wait at red lights longer. Honestly, this trade isn’t worth the risk. If the buyer causes a major accident someday, the seller could face legal consequences too.

[StAdrian]

Yesterday, I saw a short video about traffic police busting a point-selling gang, which made me realize the severity of this issue. According to the 'Public Security Administration Punishment Law,' buying or selling driver's license points constitutes evidence forgery, and getting caught can result in a minimum of five days of detention. My cousin, who works at the Traffic Management Bureau, mentioned that the system is now nationwide and automatically flags abnormal point deductions. Someone who helped three out-of-town vehicles handle point deductions in a row was invited for a 'tea session.' What's even more troublesome is that these points might cover up drunk driving accidents. If lives are lost, the point sellers could be charged with harboring criminals. It's incredibly foolish to risk one's life for a few hundred bucks.

[DamianDella]

Last week, our driving school instructor was still talking about this in class. Don't think selling points is a small issue—traffic police are cracking down hard now. First off, having your license directly revoked is the lightest penalty; more severe cases can even affect your credit record. Last year, a student helped a truck driver take the blame for 12 points, and when the truck later caused a fatal accident, the student almost went to jail. The most ironic part? The money from selling points wasn't even enough to cover the fines—why take such a risk? If you ask me, instead of scheming, it's better to just drive properly.