What to do if you fail to attend the required study session for accumulated demerit points on your driver's license?
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C1 and below driver's license holders who accumulate demerit points but less than 12 points within one year only need to pay the fine without attending study sessions. However, B2 and above license holders with demerit points must attend mandatory study sessions as required by regulations. Otherwise, the points won't be cleared in the next cycle until the study is completed. Relevant information about driver's license point system is as follows: When a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 demerit points within one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of public security authorities shall detain their motor vehicle driver's license. The driver must attend a seven-day traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge study session within 15 days at either the license issuing authority or the traffic violation location's traffic management department. After completing the study, the vehicle management office shall conduct a traffic safety laws, regulations and knowledge test within 20 days. If passed, the points will be cleared and the driver's license returned; if failed, the driver must continue studying and retake the test. Those who refuse to attend study sessions or take the test will have their driver's license suspended by public announcement from traffic management authorities.
I've been driving for so many years and actually experienced this. That time I got 9 points deducted, and with work keeping me busy, I completely forgot about the required study. Later, when the deadline passed, I panicked and rushed to the local DMV. Turns out, overdue cases require paying a fine and retaking the theoretical exam—quite a hassle. Actually, 12 points is the warning threshold—exceed it and you must study. Traffic laws allow a 30-day grace period for remediation, but beyond that risks license suspension. I ended up paying a few hundred in fines and spent two weeks reviewing before passing. The lesson? Install an app like Traffic Management 12123 for point and deadline reminders with automatic notifications. Avoid running red lights recklessly, and handle point deductions promptly—don't procrastinate. Safe driving is key; repeat offenses might mean retaking the license test! Now I've learned my lesson—I check my points monthly to prevent future issues.