What to Do If 6 Points Are Deducted from a Class A Driver's License?
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Deducting 6 points can be divided into two situations: one is during the probationary period, and the other is after becoming a regular driver. For a Class A driver's license, if 6 points are deducted during the probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year. If another 6 points are deducted during the extension period, the driver's license will be revoked. For regular drivers, whether it's a Class A, B, or C driver's license, as long as the points deducted do not reach 12, there is no impact. However, one should drive more carefully in the future.
Oh, I'm familiar with getting 6 points deducted from my license! I went through the same thing last year, and it's actually quite simple to handle. First, check the traffic violation notice immediately—you can pay the fine on the 12123 app, just make sure to settle it within 15 days. For a Class C license, it's no big deal; just attend a two-hour traffic safety class at the DMV, and the on-site test is all multiple-choice and super easy. But friends with AB licenses need to be careful—you must complete a review course within 30 days after getting points deducted. Bring your ID and driver's license to the counter to process it. For the next six months until the deduction cycle ends, drive extra carefully—if you get caught again, you might really have to retake the test. After my points were deducted, I drove very cautiously, even turning on voice speed limit alerts on my navigation.
Having driven my truck for over a decade, the 6-point deduction needs to be viewed case by case. For regular driver's licenses, just remember to pay the fine on time and complete the 3-hour traffic safety course—that's it. Professional drivers dread this the most, especially those operating passenger or freight trucks. Any points deducted will inevitably lead to increased insurance premiums the following year, and companies might even suspend shifts. A word of caution: never try to have someone else take the points for you—modern traffic cameras now feature high-definition facial recognition. Recently, the Traffic Management 12123 app introduced a 'study-to-reduce-points' feature: watching a 30-minute video can deduct 1 point, with a maximum of 6 points per year. This is a great opportunity to recover some points. For the remaining half of the year, keep your car's AC temperature low while driving—staying alert is what matters most.
