What are the methods for reducing penalty points through legal study?
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According to Article 5 of the Notice issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020, regarding the "Work Regulations on Reducing Points for Road Traffic Safety Violations through Accepting Traffic Safety Education (Trial)" (GongJiaoGuan [2020] No. 14): Motor vehicle drivers who apply to participate in traffic safety education to reduce points for traffic violations should participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge study, examinations, or traffic safety public welfare activities based on their highest permitted vehicle type and meet relevant requirements to apply for point reduction. The point reduction through legal study is a measure for drivers holding a driver's license who have been penalized with points due to traffic violations. After participating in online traffic safety study and passing the examination, their penalty points can be reduced. This is a convenient traffic management measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. Specific precautions are as follows: Applicable groups: Motor vehicle drivers who hold a driver's license of the People's Republic of China, regardless of the vehicle type permitted by the license or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in point reduction through legal study. They should participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge study and examinations based on their highest permitted vehicle type. Specific rules: Motor vehicle drivers participating in online study of road traffic laws, regulations, and related content must study continuously for 5 minutes each time. The total study time must accumulate to 30 minutes within 3 days. They can then register for an examination within 7 days. Passing the examination will reduce 1 point. Drivers can also attend on-site study, with each session lasting no less than 1 hour. After completing the required study hours, they can apply for an examination. Passing the examination will reduce 2 points. Cases not accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: If the driver had more than two full-point records in the previous scoring cycle. If the driver was involved in hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, or used forged or altered documents or license plates within a 3-point cycle. If the driver's license is in the probation period or has not been reviewed on time. If the driver has unprocessed traffic violation records under their name. If the driver has a motor vehicle under their name with an expired safety technical inspection or not deregistered as required. If the driver has already reduced the maximum of 6 points in the current cycle.
There are quite a few methods for score reduction through traffic law learning, and I've used it several times with good results. The main approach is via mobile apps like 'Traffic Management 12123'. After registering an account, you can find the score reduction feature, spend some time watching traffic regulation videos or studying graphic materials, then answer a few questions correctly. Once you pass the test, the system automatically deducts points, usually about 1 point per session. This not only clears violation records but also helps me learn more driving knowledge to avoid repeating mistakes. Last year after getting points deducted for speeding, I tried it and completed the score reduction in just half an hour - very convenient. The key advantages are that it's free and user-friendly. I recommend drivers try it more often, as developing this learning habit can also enhance safety.
