What to Do If a C1 Driver's License Receives 12 Points Deducted at Once?

[Simoes]

If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall confiscate their motor vehicle driving license. The motor vehicle driver must, within 15 days, attend a seven-day study session on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. After completing the study, the vehicle management office must conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. Additional relevant information is as follows: 1. If the driver passes the examination, the accumulated points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driving license will be returned; if the driver fails the examination, they must continue studying and retake the test. Drivers who refuse to attend the study session or take the examination will have their motor vehicle driving license suspended by the traffic management department of the public security authority. If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points or more twice within a scoring cycle or accumulates 24 points or more, the vehicle management office must also conduct a road driving skills test within 10 days after the driver passes the examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. The road driving skills test will be conducted based on the highest permissible vehicle type specified on the driver's license.

[DelLeonardo]

As a veteran driver who's been on the road for years, I know that getting 12 demerit points on a C1 license at once is no small matter. First, your driver's license will be temporarily confiscated by the traffic police department. Upon receiving the notice, you must attend a mandatory 7-day road traffic safety laws and regulations course at a designated location, with fixed daily class hours that cannot be skipped. After completing the course, you'll need to retake the theoretical exam (similar to the initial license test) to get your license reinstated. This process is compulsory - if you fail the exam, you must retake the course until you pass. Don't even think about avoiding it, as accumulated demerits could lead to more severe consequences like license revocation. I recommend handling it immediately to avoid disrupting work and daily life. Remember, safe driving comes first - maintaining proper speed, no drunk driving, and obeying traffic lights can prevent such troubles. Use this penalty as an opportunity for self-reflection - unfamiliar routes or bad habits might be the cause, so drive more carefully in the future.

[MacElliott]

I remember two years ago I also had my C1 license deducted 12 points for speeding and running a red light. After receiving the notice, I immediately reported to the traffic police station. Once registered, I had to attend seven days of traffic safety classes, two to three hours daily, taking notes during lectures. Right after completing the course, there was an exam—questions weren’t hard but required serious preparation. Passing it got my license back. During that period, it was inconvenient as I couldn’t drive to work and had to take the bus, but fortunately, I had applied for leave in advance. Friends said the process was fair—both a penalty and an education. I suggest you handle it now without delay. Classes are usually held at the local traffic police brigade, costing just a few hundred yuan. The key is to learn from it and drive more carefully in the future. As a tip, regularly checking traffic apps for alerts can help reduce violations. Safety comes first to avoid affecting family or yourself.

[OStella]

After a one-time deduction of 12 points on a C1 driver's license, the license will be temporarily suspended. You are required to attend a seven-day traffic safety education course as stipulated, and upon completion, take the subject one exam. Passing the exam will allow you to reclaim your license. Don't rush; the process is legal and straightforward. If you fail, you'll need to continue studying. Remember to act promptly and arrange alternative transportation during the suspension period. Drive carefully and follow the rules in the future. Prevention is better than regret.