What is the Difference Between Scoring and Deducting Points?
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There is only the term 'scoring' for driver's licenses, not 'deducting points'. Violation points are recorded in sequence from 1 to 12, with 12 being the maximum. Below are specific details on related content: Probationary Period: For C1 and lower-class licenses, as long as the points remain below 12 and fines are paid promptly, the probationary period can generally be passed safely. For A and B-class licenses, the violation points must be kept below 6 (not including 6). If points exceed 6 but do not reach 12, fines should be paid immediately, and the probationary period extends for one year. If points exceed 6 again but do not reach 12, the driving qualification for the highest permitted vehicle type will be revoked. If 12 points are recorded at once, regardless of the license type, the probationary driving qualification will be revoked. If the probationary driving qualification is not for the highest permitted vehicle type, the highest permitted vehicle type's driving qualification will also be revoked. Revocation of Driving Qualification: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points during the probationary period, the probationary driving qualification for the permitted vehicle type will be revoked. If the revoked qualification is not for the highest permitted vehicle type, the highest permitted vehicle type's driving qualification must 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 points but fewer than 12 during the one-year probationary period will have their probationary period extended by one year. If they accumulate 6 or more points again during the extended probationary period but fewer than 12, their probationary driving qualification for the permitted vehicle type will be revoked.
I've been driving for over ten years, and last year I was caught speeding by traffic police, resulting in a 3-point deduction. That's when I finally understood the difference between 'accumulated points' and 'point deductions.' Simply put, accumulated points refer to the total score of violations recorded on your driver's license—like the few points still hanging in my record now, representing my violation history. Point deductions, on the other hand, are the specific actions taken for each violation, such as the 3 points directly deducted for that speeding incident. The key thing to note is that if you accumulate too many points and reach a total of 12, your license may be suspended, and you'll have to attend a course to reinstate it. Later, I enrolled in a safety course, which helped reduce some of my points—a lesson learned, I suppose. I advise everyone to drive carefully, as every point deduction affects your safety record, and they can add up to serious trouble. You can usually check your accumulated points status on the traffic management app—don’t wait until you’ve maxed out your points to make amends.
