What to Do If All 12 Points Are Deducted?
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If all 12 points are deducted, you need to go to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where your motor vehicle driver's license was issued or where the driver's violation occurred. There, you will undergo a 7-day training on road traffic safety regulations and related knowledge, with 8 hours of study each day. After completing the 7-day training, you must retake the Subject 1 exam, which covers the same content as for new driver's license applicants. Upon passing the Subject 1 exam, your points will be reset to zero, and your motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. If your points exceed 12 but are less than 24 within a scoring cycle, you only need to attend the regulation training and exam. However, if your violation points reach 24 or more within a scoring cycle, in addition to the Subject 1 exam and training, you must also retake the Subject 3 exam and training. Only after passing all these can you regain your driver's license.
Last time, a buddy of mine had all 12 points deducted, and the whole process was indeed quite a hassle. The car couldn't be driven immediately, and he had to report to the DMV with his ID and driver's license. Then, he had to attend a 7-day traffic safety course, with at least four hours each day. After completing the course, he had to retake the written test (100 questions, with no more than 5 wrong answers to pass). During this period, commuting relied mostly on subways and buses, and he spent over a thousand bucks on taxis. Even after passing the test and getting his license unfrozen, it wasn't all smooth sailing—there was a six-month probation period, and another 6-point deduction would mean immediate revocation of the license. So, it's best to install the Traffic Management 12123 app to check your points after every violation and avoid scrambling only when all points are gone.
I previously helped a relative deal with a situation where their license was deducted the full 12 points, and the entire process took about two months. First, we went to the traffic violation window to handle all the offense records, then took the penalty notice to the DMV to register for a study session. The study schedule was very intensive, requiring check-ins both morning and afternoon, covering the latest traffic regulations and accident case studies. I remember my relative spent three days reviewing the question bank before the test, and the license was restored the day after passing. However, that wasn’t the end—the DMV marks your record with a '12-point deduction' notation, which leads to higher insurance premiums afterward, especially for new drivers who need to be extra cautious. It’s also essential to regularly check your license plate and vehicle status, as many drivers are completely unaware of their unresolved traffic violations.
Witnessed the entire process of my neighbor losing all 12 points on his license: On the third day after the deduction, he received a call from the DMV notifying him to attend traffic classes. He had to attend lectures every morning where traffic police used real accident footage to explain the dangers of speeding. Three days after completing the course, he was scheduled for a retest, which he failed twice before passing. The most troublesome part was that his license was invalid during this period, making even car rentals impossible. Later, he installed radar detectors in all his cars and broke the bad habit of changing lanes without signaling. Now, he checks his violation records regularly every year and has hardly lost any points since.
