What is the maximum number of points that can be added or deducted from a driver's license?
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Up to 6 points can be added, while a maximum of 12 points can be deducted. Here are the specific details: 1. Regulations: This point addition system is currently only implemented in certain regions, such as Guangzhou, where car owners can report other drivers' traffic violations to add points to their own driver's license. However, it's important to note that each person can only report other drivers' violations a maximum of 5 times per year; the maximum number of points that can be added per person per year is 15, and these points cannot be combined with the 12 points in the scoring cycle. 2. Driver's License: The scoring cycle is 12 points. If all 12 points are deducted, the driver must undergo further training and pass an exam. Currently, the driver's license implements a point addition system, meaning that the scoring cycle for a driver's license is no longer limited to just 12 points.
I also had points deducted for speeding before, but later got 6 points back through the 'Study to Reduce Points' program. According to the regulations, you can now add a maximum of 6 points to your driver's license per year by taking exams on the Traffic Management 12123 APP. For example, watching a 30-minute video and answering 20 questions correctly (with at least 18 correct answers) can earn you 1 point. However, it's important to note that these 6 points can only offset your own demerit points within the current cycle—they cannot be carried over to the next year or used by others. I have friends who passed three exams to offset all 6 points they had lost, but each scoring cycle is recalculated, so you can continue to add points the following year. This policy is quite friendly to drivers who occasionally make mistakes.
Last month when I was dealing with a traffic violation, the traffic police officer told me that driving points can actually be earned back now. By participating in traffic safety public welfare activities or taking online learning tests, you can recover up to 6 points per year. I tried it on the 12123 app—the test questions cover basic topics like right-of-way rules and traffic sign recognition. One detail is that the bonus points can only be used to offset penalty points for fines; they can't be applied to serious offenses like drunk driving or drug driving. My ride-hailing driver friends particularly love this policy, as they're on the road every day and minor violations are hard to avoid.
Last year, I earned points by participating in a public welfare activity, holding a guiding flag with traffic police at an intersection for half a day. Now, the maximum points you can earn each year is 6, but the process is quite particular. For example, online learning requires accumulating 30 minutes, with random facial recognition snapshots to prevent cheating. During the test, each question has a 60-second time limit, and incorrect answers immediately display an explanation. After successfully earning points, the system sends an SMS notification. When handling traffic violations, I saw my available points change from 0 to +2. However, once the cumulative points reach 6, the option to earn more becomes grayed out, and you have to wait for the next scoring cycle to refresh.
