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.
