What is the maximum number of points that can be deducted through traffic law learning?

[DeBrianna]

The maximum number of points that can be deducted through traffic law learning within one scoring cycle is 6 points. According to Article 5 of the Notice issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020 (Public Traffic Management [2020] No. 14), titled "Regulations on Reducing Points for Road Traffic Violations by Accepting Traffic Safety Education (Trial)": Motor vehicle drivers who apply to participate in traffic safety education to reduce points for traffic violations must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning, examinations, or traffic safety public welfare activities based on their highest permitted vehicle type and meet the relevant requirements to apply for point reduction. Point reduction through learning is a measure for drivers holding a driver's license who have been penalized with points due to traffic violations. After participating in online traffic safety learning and passing the examination, their points can be reduced. This is a convenient traffic management measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. Specific considerations are as follows: Applicable individuals: Motor vehicle drivers who hold a driver's license of the People's Republic of China, regardless of the permitted vehicle type or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in point reduction through learning. They must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations based on their highest permitted vehicle type. Specific rules: Motor vehicle drivers participating in online road traffic laws, regulations, and related content learning must complete 5 minutes of continuous learning each time. The total learning time must accumulate to 30 minutes within 3 days, and they must register for the examination within 7 days. Passing the examination will reduce 1 point. Drivers can also participate in on-site learning, with each session lasting no less than 1 hour. After completing the required learning hours, they can apply for the examination. Passing the examination will reduce 2 points. Cases where applications will not be accepted: Under any of the following circumstances, the application will not be accepted: The driver has more than two full-point records in the previous scoring cycle. Within a 3-point cycle, the driver has fled the scene of a traffic accident, driven under the influence of alcohol, or engaged in the manufacture or alteration of documents or license plates. The driver's license is in the probationary period or has not been reviewed as required. The driver has unresolved traffic violation records under their name. The driver has a motor vehicle under their name with an expired safety technical inspection or not deregistered as required. The driver has already reduced the maximum of 6 points within the cycle.

[AlexaFitz]

I used the 'Learn to Reduce Points' feature last year. Once, I accidentally got 3 points deducted for speeding, so I studied some safety knowledge on the 12123 App. After passing the quiz, the points were restored. You can reduce up to 6 points per year, but be careful—you can't reduce more than the points already deducted, and there's a cap of 6 points. The process is simple: after registering and verifying your identity, find the points reduction section, watch a few videos, and take the quiz. The whole thing is free and quite educational—I even felt more cautious while driving afterward. But don’t rely on it as a last resort; safe driving is what matters most. If you accumulate over 12 points, your license gets revoked, so reducing points early helps avoid trouble. After reducing 3 points, I felt much better, but I heard about someone who maxed out their 6-point reduction and still violated rules, ending up with the points added back—a harsh lesson. The App includes case studies of accidents to remind everyone to develop good habits.

[HectorLynn]

When I first got my driver's license, I learned about this to avoid too many penalty points. The 'Study to Reduce Points' program allows a maximum deduction of 6 points per year by completing traffic safety courses and answering questions on the 12123 App. For beginners like me, it's a way to remedy mistakes after violations. Download the App, register with real-name authentication, select the point reduction feature, study through videos for a few days, and answer questions correctly to directly deduct up to 6 points. However, it doesn't clear all points; exceeding 12 points will still lead to license suspension. I think it's great for fostering safety awareness and helping save on fines. That said, safe driving should always come first—point reduction is just an auxiliary measure and shouldn't be overly relied on. I haven't been penalized yet, but I've thoroughly researched it to handle any issues promptly if they arise. The App is user-friendly with an intuitive interface, so I recommend keeping it as a backup.

[VanDawson]

Having driven for half my life, I only recently started using the 'Study to Reduce Points' system. Got caught by a camera and lost 2 points, but reduced them by studying some material. Remember, the maximum reduction is 6 points per year. As an experienced driver, a reminder: don’t abuse the 6-point limit—safe driving is the foundation. A few real-name verified lessons on the app, answer questions correctly to reduce points, and the process takes about ten minutes. But it only reduces already deducted points, capped at 6 points max. Handle deductions early when points accumulate to avoid hitting 12 points and retaking the written test. Personally, I think the policy is good—it encourages learning traffic rules and fosters cautious driving habits. Simple, convenient, saves trouble and money—a win-win.