What happens if a driver's license accumulates 12 penalty points in one cycle?
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If a driver's license accumulates 12 penalty points within a cycle, the traffic management department will confiscate the license, requiring the owner to retake courses and exams. Below are the specific regulations for the driving skill test: Exceeding 12 points twice or more: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points or more twice in one scoring cycle, or accumulates 24 points or more in total, the vehicle management office must also conduct a road driving skill test within ten days after the driver passes the traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam. Test types: The road driving skill test must be taken according to the highest vehicle class specified on the driver's license. 3. Probation period with 12 points: After passing the subject one exam, the points will be reset. If 12 points are accumulated during the probation period (for A or B class licenses, an additional 6 points during the extended probation period), the probationary driving class will be revoked.
Losing all 12 points on your driver's license is a real hassle. As someone who's been driving for over a decade, I recently helped a friend deal with this situation: traffic police will confiscate your license on the spot and issue a notice requiring you to attend a traffic safety knowledge course at a designated location within 15 days. This course typically lasts 7 consecutive days with several hours each day, covering traffic regulations and basic driving safety knowledge like speed limits and accident prevention. After completing the course, you must pass a computer-based test similar to the theoretical driving exam (Subject 1), including road signs and traffic light meanings. If you fail, you'll need to retake the course and exam - wasting both time and money. Only after passing can your license be reinstated with points reset to zero, but you can't drive during this period. My friend lost wages from taking leave and saw increased car insurance premiums. That's why it's important to regularly check your point accumulation using the 12123 traffic management app. Minor violations like phone use while driving or crossing solid lines can also deduct points - don't take them lightly. Safe driving is paramount to avoid serious 12-point violations.
