What is the difference between demerit points and penalty points on a driver's license?
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Driver's licenses only have demerit points, not penalty points. Violation demerit points are recorded sequentially from 1 to 12, with 12 being the maximum. More details are as follows: 1. Probationary period: For C1 and lower-class licenses, as long as demerit points remain below 12 and fines are paid promptly, the probationary period can generally be completed safely. For A or B-class licenses, demerit points must be kept below 6 (not including 6). If points exceed 6 but remain below 12, fines must be paid immediately, and the probationary period will last one year. If points exceed 6 but remain below 12 again, the highest permitted driving class will be revoked. If 12 points are accumulated at once, the probationary driving qualification will be revoked regardless of license type. If the probationary qualification is not for the highest permitted class, the highest permitted class will also be revoked. 2. Revocation of driving qualification: If a driver accumulates 12 points during the probationary period, the probationary driving qualification for the permitted class will be revoked. If the revoked qualification is not for the highest permitted class, the highest permitted class will also be revoked as per Article 68, Paragraph 1. Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks who accumulate 6 or more but fewer than 12 points during the one-year probationary period will have the probationary period extended by one year. If they accumulate 6 or more but fewer than 12 points again during the extended probationary period, their probationary driving qualification for the permitted class will be revoked.
