
In the recently drafted "Measures for the Scoring Management of Road Traffic Safety Violations (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)" by the Ministry of Public Security, new violations resulting in a deduction of 9 points have been added: Driving a motor vehicle on roads other than expressways or urban expressways at a speed exceeding 50% of the prescribed speed limit will result in a deduction of 9 points. The calculation method for the driver's license scoring cycle is as follows: 1. The cycle starts from the day the driver's license is initially obtained, with each cycle lasting 12 months. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," Article 65, the cumulative scoring cycle (i.e., the scoring cycle) for road traffic safety violations is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is initially obtained; 2. Based on the severity of the road traffic safety violation, the points deducted at one time are categorized into five types: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point; 3. Article 66 states that penalties and point deductions for road traffic safety violations by motor vehicle drivers shall be executed simultaneously. If a motor vehicle driver commits two or more violations at one time, the points should be calculated separately and accumulated.

After driving for so many years, the most common situation I've experienced that results in a 9-point deduction is speeding over 50%, especially when caught racing on the highway—points are deducted on the spot. For example, driving over 150 in a 100 km/h speed limit zone means instantly losing 9 points. Another scenario is driving the wrong vehicle type, such as using a C1 license to drive a bus or hazardous materials transport vehicle—getting caught leads directly to a 9-point penalty. Reversing or driving the wrong way on the highway also deducts 9 points; such behavior is extremely dangerous and highly prone to accidents. Once you lose this many points, not only are the fines heavy, but you also have to attend study sessions and pass exams to restore your license, wasting both time and money. Always control your speed when driving, understand the limits of your license, and avoid major losses for minor gains.

As a road safety enthusiast, deducting nine points typically represents high-risk behaviors such as running red lights, ignoring signals, or failing to yield when school buses are loading or unloading children. Reckless actions like driving the wrong way on highways, which significantly increases rear-end collision risks, are also heavily penalized. These behaviors are severely punished because they threaten public safety and can lead to injuries, fatalities, or accidents. I recommend checking your speedometer and adhering to traffic rules on every trip, avoiding distractions or rushing to prevent misjudgments. Accumulating penalty points can lead to increased insurance premiums, making caution even more essential.

A friend once had 9 points deducted from his license for driving a vehicle that didn't match his permitted class - he tried driving a truck with a regular car license and got pulled over by police. Besides this situation, exceeding the speed limit by over 50% is also common, like getting caught speeding on urban expressways. Losing 9 points means your license enters high-risk status - if all points are deducted you'll need to retake the test. I reminded him to learn from this lesson. Always verify your vehicle class permissions when driving daily, don't rely on luck - prioritize safety.


