What documents are required for point deduction at the traffic police station?
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To handle point deduction at the traffic police station, you need to bring the original or a copy of the vehicle registration certificate, the original ID card of the vehicle driver, cash, and a bank card (some places only accept card payments for fines). With all these documents prepared, the person whose points are to be deducted should personally go to the traffic police station counter, take a number, and queue for processing. Below is relevant information: Person handling the point deduction: Whether it's a rented car or your own vehicle, the person who committed the violation should handle the point deduction. Traffic violations are essentially breaches of the national Road Traffic Safety Law. While the violation is formally associated with the vehicle, it is actually the driver who violated the law—the one driving the vehicle during the violation period. Therefore, the driver should be the one to accept the penalty, not the vehicle. This is the legislative intent. Legal provisions: China's point deduction system for violations was implemented on May 1, 2004. According to Article 43 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Order No. 91 of the Ministry of Public Security): The cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points, calculated from the date the driving license was first issued. Therefore, the date of first issuance of the driving license is the date for clearing points, with each anniversary marking a new scoring cycle.
Once when I went to the traffic police station to handle a violation and point deduction, I brought my driver's license, vehicle registration certificate, and my ID card. These documents are essential because the traffic police need the driver's license to verify your driving qualifications, the registration certificate to confirm vehicle ownership, and the ID card to prove identity consistency. I also recommend bringing the violation notice or ticket you received, as it makes the process smoother. That time, I went early and found the line wasn’t long, saving a lot of time. Point deductions affect your driving record, and if you accumulate too many points, you’ll have to attend a refresher course. That’s why I always pay attention to following traffic rules, like not speeding and wearing a seatbelt. After handling it, I felt a weight off my shoulders because safe driving is a big deal, and points are also linked to insurance premiums. If you ask a friend to handle it for you, don’t forget their documents and a written authorization letter, or you might make a wasted trip. In short, prepare these three documents, check the process in advance, and don’t let small issues cause big trouble.
