What to Do When 12 Points Are Deducted from Your Driver's License?
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Here are the relevant regulations when 12 points are deducted from your driver's license: 1. The accumulation period for traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is first obtained. 2. Article 47: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, they must report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred within 15 days to receive seven days of education on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. 3. After the driver completes the education, the vehicle management office must administer a subject one exam within 20 days. If a motor vehicle driver reaches 12 points more than twice within a scoring cycle, the vehicle management office must also administer a subject three exam within 10 days after passing the subject one exam.
I just helped a friend deal with the 12-point deduction issue yesterday. I suggest you quickly bring your ID and driver's license to the DMV to report. The traffic authorities will arrange a 7-day traffic regulation study, and you'll need to check in with facial recognition daily. After the study, you'll have to take the Theory Test (Subject 1), which is much harder than when you first got your license. My friend spent half a month practicing before passing. During this period, never drive secretly—if caught, it counts as unlicensed driving and could lead to detention. After getting your license back, the demerit cycle resets, but you need to be even more careful when driving, as intersection cameras are extremely sensitive now. Oh, and remember to pay the fine when handling it—late fees charge 3% daily interest, which is really unfair.
