What to Do When All 12 Points on a Driver's License Are Deducted?
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Different types of driver's licenses have different consequences when 12 points are deducted. Here is more information about license point deductions: 1. Accumulated points totaling 12: A. For Class A and B licenses, deducting 12 points results in immediate downgrade: If the holder of a Class A or B license accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the vehicle management office will revoke their highest permitted driving category and process a downgrade and license replacement within 30 days. B. For Class C licenses, deducting 12 points requires retaking the written test (Subject 1): If a driver's license is deducted 12 points (including 12 points or more but less than 24 points), the license will be temporarily suspended, and the driver must retake Subject 1. Driving is only permitted after passing the test, and driving during this period is considered unlicensed driving. 2. Accumulating 12 points during the probationary period: A. For Class A and B licenses, deducting 12 points during the probationary period results in revocation and downgrade: If a driver accumulates 12 points during the probationary period, their permitted driving category for the probationary period will be revoked. If the revoked category is not the highest permitted driving category, the highest category will also be revoked. Additionally, holders of Class A or B licenses who accumulate more than 6 but fewer than 12 points during the probationary period will have their probationary period extended by one year. 3. Deducting 24 points or more: If a license accumulates two 12-point violations or a total of more than 24 points within a scoring cycle, the driver must not only study for seven days and retake Subject 1 but also take the road test (Subject 3) within 10 days of passing the first test. Driving is only permitted after passing both tests.
That time I had all 12 points on my driver's license deducted due to accumulated speeding and running red lights several times. After receiving a notice from the traffic police, I had to report to the DMV and was required to attend a 7-day traffic safety education course. These courses were held at designated driving schools, with half-day sessions every day, covering traffic rule reviews and real accident case analyses, which were quite enlightening and reminded me not to take risks for speed while driving. After completing the course, I had to take the theoretical driving test (Subject 1). I spent some time reviewing the driving theory question bank, and after passing the exam, the points were cleared, and my license was reinstated. The entire process took two weeks, during which I couldn't drive and had to rely on buses for commuting, which was quite inconvenient. The lesson learned is to always stay focused while driving, obey speed limits, and use navigation to avoid violations, so as not to repeat the same mistakes.
With years of driving experience, I know that getting 12 penalty points on your license is quite troublesome—you have to stop driving. After registering at the DMV, you must complete traffic safety education, usually a 7-day course covering rules and accident prevention knowledge, followed by a theory test. If you pass, you're in the clear. I’ve been caught before when I was younger, so I suggest planning your route in advance and avoiding illegal parking. Losing all your points has serious consequences: insurance premiums may rise, and it can disrupt your work commute. Safe driving is the way to go, especially if you have kids—staying steady behind the wheel is a must.
