What to Do After Accumulating 12 Points on Your Driver's License?
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After accumulating 12 points on your driver's license, the motor vehicle driver must, within 15 days, attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security organ where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. After completing the study session, the vehicle management office should conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the driver passes the test, the points will be cleared, and the driver's license will be returned. If the driver fails the test, they must continue to participate in study and retake the test. If the driver refuses to participate in the study or take the test, the traffic management department of the public security organ will announce the suspension of their driver's license.
Last year, I maxed out my 12-point deduction on my driver's license, which was a total mess. I had to rush to the local DMV to register for a 7-day traffic safety education course. The whole process was quite time-consuming—spending several hours each day attending lectures and reviewing case studies. After completing the course, I had to retake the theoretical exam (Subject 1) to get my license reinstated. If not handled promptly, I could have been caught by the police for driving without a valid license, which would have been even more troublesome. I reflected on my habit of speeding and now drive much more cautiously to avoid repeating the mistake. I recommend friends install an app to monitor their point deductions and address any maxed-out situations as early as possible, unlike me, who ended up delaying work and appointments.
