What to Do After Receiving 12 Points for Crossing Solid Lines on the Highway?

[MacChristopher]

Motor vehicle drivers must attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the location where their driver's license was issued within 15 days. Upon passing the exam, the demerit points will be cleared, and the driver's license will be returned. If the exam is failed, the driver must continue to participate in study sessions and retake the exam.

[McDaisy]

Last week, my neighbor Xiao Wang got caught in this situation. After accumulating 12 penalty points, the traffic police will temporarily confiscate your driver's license on the spot. Within 15 days, you must register for full-score learning at the vehicle management office. The course consists of 7 days of online classes plus 2 days of on-site education. Only after completing the course can you take the Subject 1 test. I recommend scheduling the test early, as there are many candidates recently and the wait can be long. Passing the retest will reset your points to zero, but never drive secretly during the temporary license suspension—getting caught would count as driving without a license. Holders of Class A or B licenses need to be extra careful, as 12 points will directly result in a downgrade. Although the process is cumbersome, it must be followed strictly, especially since changing lanes over solid lines on the highway is no small matter.

[DelHope]

My cousin handled this last year. He paid the fine at the bank on the same day he received the ticket, then immediately applied for full-score education on the Traffic Management 12123 app. Choosing a hybrid online-offline class saves time—five days of video learning plus two days of in-person sessions. Remember to study the Subject 1 question bank in advance, as there are now new highway safety questions. After passing the exam, don’t forget to bring the score report to the traffic police station to retrieve your license—the DMV and penalty center are often in separate locations. Another detail: vehicles with points deducted may get stuck during annual inspections, so it’s best to resolve everything within three months.

[OCamila]

The process is divided into three steps: pay off the fines - study and take the test - retrieve the driver's license. Key reminder: bring your ID card and the penalty decision notice when registering at the DMV window, as the traffic management app can only schedule study sessions but not registration. For on-site education, fingerprint check-in is required, and absence means starting over. The exam fee is 50 yuan, so it's recommended to deposit the amount into your account in advance. Some people have passed the subject one test but forgot to handle old violations, resulting in their license remaining locked. When retrieving your license, remember to check the score clearing date, as system synchronization may have delays.