What to Do If 24 Points Are Deducted from Your Driver's License?
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If 24 points are deducted from your driver's license at once, you will not be allowed to drive and must undergo theoretical training. Once you pass, you can regain your license. If you exceed 12 points more than twice within a scoring cycle, you will need to take a road test. When your points reach 12, after your license is suspended, you must go to the issuing authority of your motor vehicle driver's license within 15 days to participate in a 7-day study of road traffic safety laws and related knowledge. Below are some precautions regarding the use of a driver's license: 1. Driver's licenses have an expiration date: A driver's license is only valid for driving legally within its expiration period. If your license has expired and you have not renewed it, driving on the road is considered illegal. 2. Avoid accumulating 12 points within 12 months: A driver's license has 12 points that can be deducted within 12 months. Be sure to avoid accumulating 12 points within this period; otherwise, you will need to attend training at the local vehicle management office and take an exam afterward. If you fail the exam, you must continue taking it until you pass before you can retrieve your license.
Losing 24 points on your driver's license is a serious matter. I was panicked at the time and rushed to the DMV to ask what to do. It turns out that accumulating 24 points means your license is revoked, and you have to start from scratch by retaking the courses and exams—first enrolling in a driving school program, completing the required hours, then passing the theory test (Subject 1) and the road test (Subject 3). The whole process takes about two to three months and costs around 2,000 yuan in tuition fees. I was stressed about it every day, so I recommend handling it early without delay. After getting my new license, I learned my lesson: I installed a traffic violation app to regularly check my points and remind myself to drive safely—no speeding, no reckless lane changes. Safety is the top priority on the road—don’t create trouble for yourself or society. Looking back, this experience made me a more cautious driver.
