What to Do If You Fail to Handle a 12-Point Deduction on Your Driver's License Within 15 Days?
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If a driver's license accumulates 12 points within one year or in a single instance, the driver must report to the traffic police department within 15 days for processing. The driver needs to take the study permit issued by the traffic police department to the local vehicle management office to complete the study procedures. After studying for 7 days, the driver must take the subject one exam at the driving school designated by the vehicle management office. Upon passing the exam, the driver can take the qualification notice to the traffic police department to retrieve their license. The deducted points will be cleared, allowing the driver to legally drive again. If the driver fails to report within 15 days, the traffic police department will announce the revocation of the license online, leading to immediate suspension. Once revoked, the driver's license cannot be reinstated. The driver must reapply for a new license, but only after meeting the required waiting period specified at the time of revocation. The conditions for reapplication vary depending on the circumstances.
I had this happen to me last time—I delayed handling it for 20 days after my driver's license accumulated 12 penalty points. As a result, the traffic police directly suspended my license, and I had to rush to a designated location to attend full-score education courses. Only after passing the exam could I get it back. During that time, I couldn’t drive and had to endure long commutes by bus, which even disrupted my work. To make matters worse, I was notified to pay a fine of 200 yuan, and my license remained suspended. If delayed for over 30 days, it would be completely revoked, forcing me to retake all the driving tests. Now, I go to handle it immediately as soon as I hit a single point—I absolutely dare not delay. Traffic rules must be followed early on.
There's a young guy in our neighborhood who had his driver's license accumulate 12 penalty points and foolishly delayed dealing with it. After exceeding 15 days, the system locked it into an invalid status. If caught driving on the road, he could be treated as driving without a license, fined 200-2000 yuan, or even detained. He can only go to the traffic police station to sign up for a seven-day theoretical course, and his license will be reinstated only after passing the subject one exam. I advised him not to panic and to take immediate action by bringing his ID card and driver's license to the vehicle management office to apply for point clearance. He shouldn't wait until he needs to drive to regret the delay and be put in a passive position. Handling it early saves money and trouble.
