What to Do When You Don't Have Enough Driving License Points?

[LaDamian]

If your driving license points are insufficient, you can use someone else's driving license to deduct points. If there is no substitute driving license available, the vehicle owner needs to retake the course and pass the subject one exam. Here are the specific details about driving licenses: Renewal Regulations: Within the six-year validity period of the motor vehicle driving license, if the driver has not accumulated 12 points in any scoring cycle, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period. Within the ten-year validity period of the motor vehicle driving license, if the driver has not accumulated 12 points in any scoring cycle, they can renew it for a long-term valid motor vehicle driving license. Required Materials: The motor vehicle driving license records the holder's ID number, name, gender, date of birth, permanent address, nationality, permitted (learning) vehicle type code, initial license issuance date, validity period, and management records. It also includes the issuing authority's seal, file number, and the holder's photo. The design of the motor vehicle driving license is stipulated by the Ministry of Public Security.

[DeRowan]

I was really worried last time when my points weren't enough for deduction, but actually there are several ways to handle it. The first trick is to quickly open the Traffic Management 12123 APP, where you can reduce points through legal studies—answering a few questions correctly can add back 1 point, with a maximum of 6 points per year for emergencies. If you really exceed 12 points, don't panic; just go to the DMV within 15 days to sign up for a course, attend classes for 7 consecutive days, and then retake the subject one test. Recently, there have been scalpers hanging around the DMV entrances asking if you need someone to take the points for you—stay far away from them. Nowadays, cameras can recognize faces, and both parties involved in buying or selling points will be fined 2,000 yuan if caught. If you really need to borrow points, remember to prepare proof of kinship in advance, as only immediate family members can handle non-on-site penalty notices. My buddy once had too many speeding tickets and had to grit his teeth to retake the subject one test. Now he drives as slow as a turtle and never dares to speed again.

[VanLila]

I know this well! Last year, I got three speeding tickets in a row and my points were maxed out immediately. The key is to handle it based on the situation: if your points aren’t fully deducted, quickly pay the fines via the app; if you hit 12 points, you must report to the DMV within 15 days. Back then, I was assigned a 7-day traffic safety course. We had to check in at 8 AM to watch accident videos, serve as traffic safety volunteers in the afternoon, and finally retake the written test (Subject 1). If you reach 24 points, it’s even worse—you’ll have to retake both Subject 1 and Subject 3 (road test). Remember, borrowing points is extremely risky. My neighbor paid a fixer 800 yuan last year, but facial recognition flagged the issue, leading to a summons from traffic police. The money was wasted, and he was fined an additional 2,000 yuan. Now, the 12123 app’s 'study-to-reduce-points' feature is a lifesaver—just make sure to handle fines early to stay safe.

[DelMiles]

As a new driver, I got 9 points deducted within three months, which scared me into studying strategies. The 'Learn to Reduce Points' feature in the traffic management app is a lifesaver—just watch a 30-minute video and answer 10 questions correctly to regain 1 point, but you can only use it after handling the ticket. If you're about to lose all your points, be prepared to take time off work. Back then, I attended classes from 8 AM to 5 PM daily, with truck drivers who reeked of smoke occupying the front rows. The Day 7 theory test was surprisingly easy, with a much smaller question pool than the driving test. I regret not installing a radar detector—now I sweat every time I pass a speed camera. My advice: stop driving when you're down to 3 points left. If necessary, commute by taxi until your points reset—it's better than retaking the driving test.

[DelHazel]

At our dealership, we often encounter sellers who say they don't have enough points on their driver's license. The biggest fear when points are insufficient is delay. On-the-spot tickets must be handled within 15 days, otherwise, it's considered as a license suspension. Non-on-the-spot tickets can be postponed until before the annual inspection, but exceeding 12 points requires immediate driving suspension. Last year, a client was caught borrowing points on the spot, resulting not only in a fine of five thousand but also the original demerit points being recounted and reported to the credit system. Now, it's better to honestly follow the proper procedures: download the 12123 app to handle tickets and use the 'Learn to Reduce Points' module to earn points by answering questions. For those with AB licenses, extra caution is needed—getting 6 points during the probation period extends the probation, and reaching 12 points directly results in a downgrade. It's advisable to install a radar detector to avoid mobile speed traps, which can save a lot of trouble.