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 traffic management department of the public security authority will confiscate your motor vehicle driver's license. The 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 authority where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. After completing the study session, the vehicle management office must administer a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge (also known as the Subject 1 test) within 20 days. If the test is passed, the accumulated points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. If the test is failed, the driver must continue studying and retake the test.
Let me share my experience about getting 12 demerit points on my driver's license. Immediately stop driving and go to the local DMV or traffic police station with your ID card and original driver's license. They will arrange for you to attend a traffic safety education course, usually lasting a few days, where you'll study traffic rules and safety knowledge. After completing the course, you must take a theoretical exam similar to the subject one test, with many questions focusing on legal details. Once you pass the exam, you can retrieve your license and resume driving. The whole process is quite troublesome, time-consuming and costly. I advise everyone to drive carefully, avoid speeding and running red lights; frequently check violation records through mobile apps, and handle minor infractions early to prevent accumulating 12 points. Develop the habit of driving at moderate speeds to reduce accident risks.
