What to Do After Accumulating 12 Demerit Points on Your Driver's License?
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After accumulating 12 demerit points on your driver's license, the license will be confiscated, and the traffic police department that issued the penalty will provide an enrollment notice. Take this notice to a driving school to register and participate in the required training. If the driver discovers through self-inquiry that their points have been fully deducted, they can also register themselves with their driver's license, which is equally valid. The training period lasts for 5 days, with sessions held every morning. The curriculum includes topics such as Road Violation Points and Penalties, Driver Psychological Quality and Traffic Safety, and Road Traffic Safety Laws and Regulations. After completing all the courses, the school will issue a training completion certificate. Once the exam is passed, the driver can regain their driver's license.
Losing all 12 points on your driver's license is something to take seriously. When I helped a friend deal with this, the first step was to report to the traffic management department within 15 days, bringing the original ID card and driver's license. Then, they had to attend a 7-day road safety training course consecutively, with each day packed full of lessons. The theory test (Subject 1) was scheduled on the final day, with the question bank being basically the same as during the driving school test, but it required serious effort to memorize the questions. Remember to settle all previous fines before taking the test, as any outstanding violations could delay the retrieval of the license. Only after passing the test are the points reset to zero, and the license can be retrieved a few days later. The whole process takes about half a month, so it's best to set aside time to focus on handling it properly. Most importantly, don't drive during the learning period.
