What are the traffic violations that result in 12-point penalties?
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There are a total of eleven types of illegal driving behaviors that incur a one-time 12-point penalty. Driving a motor vehicle that does not match the permitted driving category; Driving under the influence of alcohol; Operating a passenger transport vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding 20% of the approved capacity; Fleeing the scene after causing a traffic accident without constituting a crime; Driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying a license plate, or intentionally obscuring, damaging, or failing to install the license plate as required; Using forged or altered license plates, vehicle registration certificates, driving licenses, school bus permits, or using license plates or registration certificates from other vehicles; Driving a motor vehicle on a highway and reversing, driving in reverse, or making a U-turn by crossing the central divider; Stopping a bus in the lane of a highway; Driving a medium-sized or larger passenger or cargo vehicle, school bus, or hazardous materials transport vehicle on a highway or urban expressway at a speed exceeding 20% of the limit, or driving on other roads at a speed exceeding 50% of the limit; Driving other motor vehicles at a speed exceeding 50% of the limit; Continuously driving a medium-sized passenger vehicle or hazardous materials transport vehicle for more than 4 hours without stopping or stopping for less than 20 minutes; Driving a school bus without the proper qualifications. In these eleven traffic violation scenarios, the driver can be penalized with 12 points. Once 12 points are deducted, it means the driving license will be temporarily suspended, and the driver will need to retake theoretical training and pass the corresponding exam to regain their license. During this period, if the driver continues to operate a motor vehicle on the road, it will be considered unlicensed driving.