What to do after an A2 driver's license accumulates 12 penalty points?

[SanAugust]

If a driver accumulates 12 penalty points within one year or at once, the driver involved must go to the traffic police department to handle the matter within 15 days. After 15 days, the traffic police department will directly revoke the driver's license. Within 15 days, the driver needs to take the study voucher issued by the traffic police department to the local vehicle management office to complete the study procedures and study for 7 days before taking the theoretical test for Subject 1. After passing the test, the driver can take the pass notice to the traffic police department to retrieve the driver's license, and the penalty points on the license will be cleared.

[StJace]

I just went through this last month, bro, don't panic. The first step after getting 12 demerit points on an A2 license is to report to the DMV immediately. They'll make you attend a 7-day road safety course, and you must sign in every day. During this period, your license is suspended—absolutely no driving, don't even think about risking it. After the course, you have 20 days to pass the theory test (Subject 1). Pass it, and your license is returned but downgraded to a Class B. Fail, and you’ll have to retake both the course and the test. The biggest hassle? After downgrading, you’ll need to retest if you want to drive articulated vehicles again. So drive carefully—get a radar detector or use navigation with speed alerts to save yourself the trouble.

[ODaniella]

Last time, my neighbor A2 had a really tough time after accumulating 12 demerit points. He first had to register for a study course at the traffic management department, attending classes from Monday to Friday. He spent his days listening to lectures and nights doing practice questions. On the fifth day, he suddenly got a fever and almost couldn't make it. He passed the subject one test in one go, but his driver's license was forcibly downgraded to a regular truck license. The worst part was that he lost his job driving semi-trailers and now earns over 2,000 yuan less driving a box truck. A reminder to you: don't take the theory test unprepared. The Traffic Management 12123 APP has a mock question bank, with a focus on sign markings and demerit point questions.

[ArielDella]

The process is divided into three steps: First, stop driving and report to participate in a seven-day study session, then pass the subject one exam. Finally, you will receive the new downgraded driver's license. The key point is not to rely on connections, as the system automatically locks the scores. After A2 is downgraded, it becomes a B1B2 license, and you will no longer be able to drive the heavy semi-trailer towing vehicles you could before. Remember to bring your ID card and the demerit notice to the DMV for processing. Most cities now support online appointment queuing, which can save you two hours.

[Joe]

Last year, my cousin was caught speeding 50% over the limit on the highway, resulting in all 12 points being deducted. It took him a full twenty days to deal with the matter. He attended four-hour classes every morning and filled three notebooks with notes. Just before the theory test, he discovered that the question bank had been updated with new ride-hailing regulations, forcing him to pull an all-nighter for last-minute revision. The hardest part was the week waiting for his new driver's license to be issued—his delivery business came to a complete halt, and his boss fined him 5,000 yuan. My advice: use this learning period to organize your bills and income proofs, so you can file a labor dispute if you lose your job.

[GemmaLynn]

As a truck driver, this is what I fear the most. My old partner just dealt with it last quarter, mainly facing three consequences: his license was directly downgraded, preventing him from driving articulated vehicles, he had to retake the theoretical exam, and he might also face suspension from the company. At the training class, he met many peers, and one veteran driver mentioned it was his second time accumulating 12 penalty points in seven years, requiring not only the written test but also an additional road test. Remember to bring a water bottle and a power bank during the training, as the classroom air conditioning often breaks down. The most frustrating part is the 30 yuan license replacement fee, which is cash-only, so prepare change in advance to avoid wasting time in line.