What to Do When a C1 Driver's License Has 12 Points Deducted?

[JosephineAnn]

After a driver has all 12 points deducted, their driver's license will be confiscated, and the traffic police department that deducted the points will issue an "Admission Notice." Take the "Admission Notice" to the school to register and participate in the training. If the driver finds out through inquiry that the points have been fully deducted, they can also bring their driver's license to register. After the motor vehicle driver participates in the training, the Vehicle Management Office should conduct a road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test within 20 days. If the test is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned; if the test is not passed, the driver must continue to participate in training and testing.

[StCameron]

Just helped a relative with this issue a couple of days ago. With a C1 license, once all 12 points are deducted, the license is immediately suspended, and you must promptly go to the DMV to sign up for the full-point education course. Here's how the process works: First, pay a little over 100 yuan for the exam fee, then attend a 5-day traffic regulations course—now available online as well, but you must complete the required hours. Right after finishing the course, you take the Theory Test (科目一), which has the same content as the initial test but is more challenging. Pay special attention that the 7-day learning period starts from the day points were deducted. Failing to complete the course within this timeframe will result in a public notice suspending your license. My relative took the test on the afternoon of the seventh day, barely making it. Passing the test reinstated the license on the spot, but this entire year counts as a probation period. Any additional points deducted during this time will require retaking both the Theory Test (科目一) and the Road Test (科目三).

[McJustin]

Last year, I also made the same mistake—speeding cost me all 12 points. The key points are these five: you can't drive within 24 hours, failure to attend the required study session within 15 days will result in a public notice revoking your license, and you must bring your ID and penalty notice to the DMV for registration. The study session covers traffic law case analysis, with a fixed four-hour daily attendance requirement. Nowadays, you can also opt for online classes, but facial recognition is mandatory. The fee for the written test (Subject 1) varies by region, typically ranging from 100 to 200 yuan. A word of advice—don’t procrastinate. My neighbor delayed past the deadline and ended up retaking both Subject 1 and Subject 3, which took over two months.

[Laurie]

A friend just went through this last week. After losing all 12 points, you must immediately do three things: call 12123 to check the processing unit, bring the penalty decision letter to the local DMV, and register for full-score education by choosing either online or offline classes. Although online learning is convenient, you must complete 3 days totaling 12 hours of study, with frequent facial recognition checks. Pay special attention to the exam schedule—urban test centers usually offer slots the next day, while suburban ones may take 3-4 days. The subject one test bank now has 1,800 questions, and you need 90 points to pass. You can retake it up to five times; failing all means restarting with subject three.

[StNathan]

I have handled dozens of similar cases. Losing 12 points requires attending a 7-day course, with the first 2 days being fixed offline training, and the remaining 5 days allowing online course selection. The learning platform has strict facial verification, pausing the timer if you leave for 10 seconds. The test must be scheduled in advance on the traffic management app, and now there are over 200 new scenario-based questions added to the subject one exam. Points are cleared on the day of passing, but the demerit point cycle does not reset. More troublesome is that AB licenses will be downgraded, and ride-hailing drivers may lose their operating qualifications. There was once a student who took three attempts to pass, and during this period, even being checked while riding an electric bike was considered driving without a license.

[McGage]

Last month, my cousin had all 12 points deducted for drunk driving, and I handled the entire process for him. The procedure was: first obtain the penalty slip at the traffic police station → go to the vehicle management office to sign a commitment letter → choose a learning method (the hybrid class is more convenient) → take the exam immediately after completing the courses. Special reminder: If caught driving during the learning period, you will be detained for 15 days for unlicensed driving; if you can't book an exam slot, try suburban test centers; keep the score report safe, as it’s needed for license replacement. During online learning, my cousin’s phone screen went black three times, causing delays, and he had to endure two extra hours to meet the requirements.