What is the Point Reduction through Traffic Law Learning?
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Point Reduction through Traffic Law Learning is a measure aimed at drivers holding a driver's license who have been penalized with demerit points due to traffic violations. By participating in online traffic safety education and passing the exam, they can have their demerit points reduced. This initiative is a convenient traffic management measure uniformly deployed by the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security. According to Article 5 of the Notice issued by the Ministry of Public Security on January 14, 2020, titled "Regulations on Reducing Demerit Points for Road Traffic Violations through Traffic Safety Education (Trial)" (Public Traffic Management [2020] No. 14): Motor vehicle drivers who apply to participate in traffic safety education to reduce demerit points for traffic violations must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and exams or traffic safety public welfare activities based on their highest permitted vehicle type and meet the relevant requirements to apply for demerit point reduction. Purpose: Point Reduction through Traffic Law Learning is aimed at reducing existing demerit points on a driver's license, not adding points to the license or replacing penalty points. The points obtained through this free learning process are used to clear demerit records. For example, if a driver is penalized with 6 points, passing the exam can clear these 6 points, allowing them to start fresh. Regulations: The number of points that can be deducted after Point Reduction through Traffic Law Learning depends on how many points the driver had before participating in the program, but the cumulative deduction cannot exceed 11 points. Regardless of participation in the program, a driver's license only has 12 points. The program can only reduce existing demerit points, not increase the total points to 18. Specific considerations are as follows: Eligible Participants: Motor vehicle drivers holding a driver's license issued by 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 Traffic Law Learning. They must participate in corresponding road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge learning and exams based on their highest permitted vehicle type. Specific Rules: Motor vehicle drivers participating in online road traffic law and regulation learning must complete at least 5 minutes of continuous learning per session, accumulate 30 minutes of learning within 3 days, and then register for an exam within 7 days. Passing the exam can reduce 1 demerit point. Drivers can also attend on-site learning, with each session lasting at least 1 hour. After completing the required learning hours, they can apply for an exam. Passing the exam can reduce 2 demerit points. Drivers can also participate in offline traffic safety public welfare activities, with each session lasting 1 hour and reducing 1 demerit point. Accumulating 30 minutes of learning within 3 days, with each session lasting at least 5 minutes, and passing the exam can reduce 1 demerit point. The maximum reduction in a single scoring cycle is 6 points. Cases Not Accepted: The following situations will not be accepted: The driver had two or more instances of reaching the maximum demerit points in the previous scoring cycle. Within the last 3 scoring cycles, the driver was involved in hit-and-run incidents, drunk driving, or the use of forged or altered documents or license plates. The driver's license is in the probationary period or has not been reviewed on time. The driver has unresolved traffic violation records under their name. The driver has vehicles under their name with expired safety inspections or vehicles not deregistered as required. The driver has already reduced the maximum 6 points in the current scoring cycle.
I recently had points deducted from my driver's license and, in a hurry, a friend introduced me to the 'Study to Reduce Points' mechanism. Simply put, it's a method to reduce points by taking online traffic regulation courses and passing exams on official platforms like the 'Traffic Management 12123' app. The process is quite convenient: download the app, complete real-name authentication, choose a suitable course, study the video content, pass the exam, and your points will be reduced. As an average driver, I found it saved me a lot of time from visiting the vehicle management office and also helped me brush up on my knowledge. However, it's important to note the course validity period and system update issues. I think this is very useful for preventing future mistakes, and I've become much more disciplined when driving. I recommend anyone with points deducted to try it as soon as possible and not wait until it affects their license.
As someone who deals with driver's licenses year-round, I believe the 'Learn to Reduce Points' system is essentially an educational remedy. The principle is that after drivers authenticate their identity on the 'Traffic Management 12123' platform, they can take online courses on topics like drunk driving or speeding. Upon passing the exam, they can reduce up to the maximum limit of their deducted points. In practice, it's crucial to ensure a stable internet connection and pass the test in one go. Compared to traditional methods, it lowers the cost of violations while reinforcing awareness of the rules. The key benefit is that repeated learning helps accumulate practical skills, such as becoming more proficient at recognizing traffic signals. This method is efficient and practical, and I recommend it to those who have points deducted.
