What to Do If 12 Points Are Deducted from a Driver's License Within the First Year?
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A driver's license that is less than one year old is considered to be in the probationary period. If a motor vehicle driver commits road traffic safety violations during this probationary period and accumulates 12 penalty points, the driving qualification for the probationary vehicle type will be revoked. Here are the main points to note during the probationary period: Special vehicles cannot be driven during the probationary period: During the probationary period, new drivers are not allowed to drive buses, commercial passenger vehicles, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, engineering rescue vehicles, or vehicles carrying hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, highly toxic substances, or radioactive materials. Additionally, the motor vehicle driven cannot tow a trailer. Cannot drive alone on highways during the probationary period: New drivers cannot drive alone on highways during the probationary period. They must be accompanied by a driver with at least three years of driving experience in the front passenger seat. The accompanying driver should provide guidance to the probationary driver. Failure to have a qualified accompanying driver or not meeting the requirements will result in a fine of 200 yuan. Must display a probationary sign: When driving during the probationary period, a standardized probationary sign issued by the traffic management department must be affixed or hung at the rear of the vehicle.
I’ve experienced having my driver’s license deducted 12 points before even completing the first year, and it was really frustrating. During the probation period, once all the points were deducted, my license was directly revoked. I had to first go to the traffic police station to accept the penalty, get the penalty slip, and then enroll in a driving school to retake the theoretical test for Subject One. The whole process took me about a week, and the exam fee was around a hundred yuan. Only after passing could I get a new license. New drivers tend to get nervous—I was caught speeding several times. Now, I’ve learned to use navigation to set speed limit reminders. My advice to other new drivers is to familiarize themselves with road rules before driving, maintain a calm speed, or else re-taking the test will disrupt work and life—it’s just not worth it.
