What to Do If Your Driver's License Reaches 12 Deduction Points?
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If your driver's license reaches 12 deduction points, you cannot continue driving and must participate in a driving skills test. The driver needs to bring the "Admission Notice" to the school to register and attend the training. Drivers who discover their points have been fully deducted through inquiry can also come to register. The courses include Road Violation Points and Penalties, Driver Psychological Qualities and Traffic Safety, Road Traffic Safety Laws and Regulations, etc. After participating in the training, the vehicle management authority should conduct a road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test within 20 days. The points will be cleared, and the driver's license will be returned.
I’ve personally experienced having all 12 points on my driver’s license deducted. Last year, I was fined for running red lights consecutively, and my points were wiped out instantly. I rushed to the traffic police station to handle it, and they told me my license would be temporarily suspended—I had to attend a training course and pass an exam to get it back. The whole process was quite troublesome. First, I had to attend several days of safety classes where the instructor showed accident case studies that made me break out in a cold sweat. It finally dawned on me that traffic rules aren’t just for show. Before the exam, I spent days reviewing traffic laws seriously and barely passed before getting my license back. Since then, I’ve been extra cautious while driving—always waiting for the green light to fully stop before moving and even reminding friends not to speed. This incident taught me that rules are like a protective umbrella; ignoring them is like gambling with your life. Keeping up with updated traffic regulations regularly can save you a lot of trouble.
Losing all your driver's license points is no small matter—once it happens, your license gets suspended immediately. I remember my neighbor Old Wang went through this; he drove too carelessly, maxed out his points, and couldn't drive anymore. The process to resolve it is straightforward: report to the traffic police department right away, complete mandatory traffic safety education courses and pass the test before you can get back on the road. Those courses are quite practical, covering various rules and accident case studies to help rebuild your safety awareness. Personally, I recommend using a mobile app to track your penalty points regularly, correct mistakes promptly, and avoid waiting until you've lost all points to panic. Following traffic rules isn't just about saving money—it's about ensuring your safety and others'. Drive slower and check blind spots more often, and you'll be fine.
