What to Do When Driver's License Points Exceed 12?
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If the demerit points on your driver's license exceed 12, your license will be temporarily suspended. To restore your driving privileges, you must participate in road regulations and traffic safety knowledge training. The specific requirements vary for different license types: 1. For C-class licenses: The license will be revoked, meaning all your previous efforts to obtain the license will be void. You will need to retake all the tests (Subjects 1, 2, and 3) and pay the tuition fees again. 2. For A and B-class licenses: The license will be revoked and downgraded. Drivers holding licenses for large buses, trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks who accumulate 6 or more points (but less than 12) during their one-year probation period will have their probation extended by one year. If they accumulate another 6 or more points (but less than 12) during the extended probation period, their probationary driving qualification for the respective vehicle type will be revoked. If the revoked driving qualification is not for the highest permitted vehicle type, the highest permitted vehicle type driving qualification will also be revoked.
Last time I accidentally violated traffic rules while driving, and my points were deducted by over 12 at once, which caused a lot of trouble. According to regulations, I had to first report to the local vehicle management office, where they temporarily confiscated my driver's license. Then, I had to attend a traffic regulations study class for about 7 days, with full-day sessions explaining various rules—it was quite exhausting. After completing the course, I had to quickly prepare for the theoretical exam (Subject 1), which mainly covered road signs and traffic laws. Only after passing the exam could I retrieve my license and regain my driving privileges. The whole process took some time and effort, sometimes even requiring taking leave from work. I suggest everyone drive carefully in daily life: avoid speeding, running red lights, and maintain a safe distance to prevent going through this kind of hassle like I did. If you delay handling it, your license might even be revoked, and you'd have to retake the driving test from scratch—which is even more troublesome. The key is to learn from the experience and drive more cautiously.
