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