What is the maximum number of points that can be deducted through traffic law study for a driver's license?
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The maximum number of points that can be deducted through traffic law study within a scoring cycle is 6 points. According to Article 5 of the "Notice on the Work Regulations for Reducing Points of Road Traffic Violations by Accepting Traffic Safety Education (Trial)" issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020 (Public Traffic Management [2020] No. 14): 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 according to their highest permitted driving license type and meet relevant requirements to apply for point reduction. Point reduction through study is a measure for drivers holding a driver's license who have been penalized for traffic violations. By participating in online traffic safety study and passing the examination, their penalty 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 groups: Motor vehicle drivers who hold a driver's license of the People's Republic of China, regardless of the permitted driving license type or whether they are commercial vehicle drivers, can participate in point reduction through study. They must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and examinations according to their highest permitted driving license type. Specific rules: Motor vehicle drivers participating in online road traffic laws, regulations, and related content learning must study continuously for 5 minutes each time, accumulate 30 minutes of study time within 3 days, and then register for an examination within 7 days. If they pass the examination, 1 point can be deducted. Drivers can also attend on-site learning, with each session lasting no less than 1 hour. After completing the required study time, they can apply for an examination. Passing the examination will result in a 2-point deduction. Drivers can also participate in offline traffic safety public welfare activities, with each session lasting 1 hour, resulting in a 1-point deduction per session. Accumulating 30 minutes of study time within 3 days, with each study session lasting no less than 5 minutes, and passing the examination will result in a 1-point deduction. Cases not accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: If the driver had two or more full-point records in the previous scoring cycle. If the driver was involved in hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, or the manufacture or alteration of documents or license plates within a 3-point cycle. If the driver's license is in the probation period or has not been reviewed on time. If the driver has unresolved traffic violation records. If the driver has a motor vehicle under their name with an expired safety technical inspection or not deregistered as required. If the driver has already deducted the maximum 6 points within the cycle.
Having driven for so many years, I've learned quite a bit about the 'study to deduct points' system. The maximum deduction is 6 points within one scoring cycle of the driver's license. This means if you've accumulated penalty points from traffic violations, you can reduce some of them by studying traffic safety knowledge and passing tests, but the maximum deduction at one time is 6 points. The process is simple: sign up for the study program via the Traffic Management 12123 App, watch some videos, and answer a few questions. I recommend everyone do this regularly to avoid the risk of having a full score and getting their license suspended. Remember to check your violation records and handle them promptly—don't wait until you're close to exceeding the limit. Pay attention to traffic signals and speed limits while driving daily—safety first—and it will also help improve your driving habits.
