What to Do When 12 Points Are Deducted from Your Driver's License? Can Someone Else Take the Deduction?

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After 12 points are deducted from your driver's license, you must go to the traffic management department within 15 days to obtain an 'admission notice' and undergo a one-week road safety knowledge training. After completing the training, you must pass an assessment. Only upon passing the assessment can you regain your driver's license. If you fail the assessment, you will need to continue learning, and you cannot have someone else take the deduction for you. Below are common traffic violations: 1. Running a red light: Running a red light is the most common violation. Since the introduction of the new traffic regulations, running a red light results in a one-time deduction of 6 points; 2. Driving without a license: For driving during the period when the driver's license is temporarily suspended, a fine and 15-day detention will be imposed. For driving without obtaining a driver's license or driving with a revoked license, a 15-day detention and a fine will be imposed; 3. Overloading or overcapacity: For passenger vehicles exceeding the rated capacity by less than 20% or freight vehicles exceeding the approved load by less than 30%, a fine will be imposed. For passenger vehicles exceeding the rated capacity by 20% or freight vehicles exceeding the approved load by 30%, a fine will be imposed; 4. Drunk driving: For driving under the influence of alcohol, a three-month suspension of the driver's license and a fine will be imposed. For driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a three-month suspension of the driver's license and a fine will be imposed; 5. Speeding: For driving 50% over the speed limit, a fine and revocation of the driver's license will be imposed.