What is the impact of receiving 6 penalty points during the additional driving license application period?
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The impact of receiving 6 penalty points during the additional driving license application period: The additional driving license will enter a probationary period, and if 6 points are accumulated during this probationary period, it will be extended by one year. If you receive penalty points, you should promptly address the traffic violation, pay the fine, and the points will only be cleared at the end of the scoring cycle. In the case of obtaining a B2 driver's license: If you have already obtained a B2 driver's license, according to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," if you receive more than 6 penalty points but less than 12 during the probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year. If you receive another 6 penalty points (but less than 12) during the extended probationary period, your driving qualification for the probationary vehicle type will be revoked. In other words, the additional B2 driver's license will be invalidated. C1 penalty points not cleared after upgrading to B2: If you receive penalty points on your C1 license, you must promptly address the traffic violation and pay the fine. If the violation is not resolved, the points will not be cleared even after upgrading your license. If a motor vehicle driver accumulates less than 12 penalty points within a scoring cycle and has paid all fines, the points will be cleared. However, if there are unpaid fines, the points will carry over to the next scoring cycle.
When I was upgrading my license to drive large trucks, I happened to have 6 points deducted, which was a real hassle. According to regulations, the probation period had to be extended by one year, turning what should have been a 6-month probation into 18 months. During this time, every time I drove, I was on edge, afraid of committing another violation because getting another 6 points deducted would mean my license would be revoked. Not only was the psychological pressure immense, but the extended probation period also messed up my plans—I had to turn down several freight jobs I had lined up. Honestly, getting points deducted during the license upgrade period is much harder to handle than during the regular license period. Even a minor speeding violation or illegal parking can push you over the edge. My advice is to set up speed limit alerts on your GPS during this time and leave early rather than rush.
Recently, while upgrading my license to a B1 class, I was caught speeding on the highway and received 6 penalty points. As a result, the DMV said my probationary period would be extended. Originally, the probationary period after upgrading was 12 months, but now it's been extended to 24 months. This means that if I make any minor mistakes within these two years, all my previous efforts could go to waste. The most troublesome part is that my insurance premiums have also increased during the extended period, and I'm being treated as a high-risk driver when renewing my policy. Now, driving every day is more stressful than taking the test itself—I don't even dare to speed on suburban backroads, as reapplying for driver's education would cost me tens of thousands again. My advice is to use a car recorder to constantly remind yourself of speed limits during the license upgrade period—the cost of traffic violations is simply too high.
