What to Do If You Don't Have Enough Points on Your Driver's License?
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If you don't have enough points on your driver's license, the vehicle owner needs to retake the course and pass the exam. Here are some relevant details about point deductions: 1. According to traffic regulations, within one scoring cycle, one driver's license can be used to deduct points for up to three vehicles, and one vehicle can accept point deductions from up to three driver's licenses. 2. For a Class C driver's license, if all 12 points are deducted, you need to retake the subject one exam. You can only drive on the road after passing the exam. Driving during this period is considered driving without a license, so you cannot drive. For Class A and B driver's licenses, if all 12 points are deducted, they will be directly downgraded. The local traffic management office will revoke the driving qualification for the highest permitted vehicle type and require the downgrade and license replacement within 30 days. 3. For vehicle owners holding Class A or B driver's licenses, if more than 6 points but less than 12 points are deducted during the probation period, the probation period will be extended by one year. The same rule applies to Class C driver's licenses. However, if 12 points are deducted during the probation period, the probationary driving qualification for the permitted vehicle type will be revoked.
My cousin just ran into this issue the other day—he got points deducted for answering a phone call while driving, and now he doesn’t have enough points left. The safest solution is to quickly sign up for the 'Study to Reduce Points' program on the Traffic Management 12123 app. By passing the quiz, you can regain 6 points, but this can only be done once a year. If all your points have already been deducted, you’ll have to attend the full-point education course at the DMV, complete seven days of classes, and retake the written test (Subject One). Remember, never resort to buying points from scalpers or using someone else’s license to cover for you—it’s illegal, and getting caught could mean losing your license. Honestly, just get into the habit of muting your phone while driving and using cruise control more often, and you’ll avoid point deductions altogether.