What to Do When You Have Only 6 Points Left on Your License and Run a Red Light?
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If you have only 6 points left on your license and run a red light, there are two possible scenarios. 1. Probationary driving license cancellation: First, for A and B class driving licenses, if 6 points are deducted during the probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year; if another 6 points are deducted during the extended probationary period, the probationary driving license will be canceled. 2. Downgrade and license replacement at the DMV: If a full license receives two consecutive 6-point deductions, the highest driving class will be canceled, and the driver must visit the DMV within 30 days to complete the downgrade and license replacement process. For A and B class licenses, whether during probation or full license period, accumulating 12 points within a single scoring cycle will result in the cancellation of the highest driving class.
Last time I also had only 6 points left on my license, and accidentally ran a red light without noticing. I immediately went to the traffic police station to handle the violation and paid a 200 yuan fine. But the most troublesome part was that after accumulating 12 penalty points, my driver's license was suspended, and I had to attend a 7-day road traffic safety education course. I registered at the traffic police brigade and attended morning classes every day, which covered commonly overlooked driving rules and real accident cases. On the 8th day after completing the course, I took the theoretical exam (Subject 1). Before the test, I practiced repeatedly with the driving test app and passed with 95 points to get my license back. During that period, I didn't dare touch the steering wheel at all and relied entirely on taxis and buses. My advice is to handle it immediately without delay - traffic cameras are extremely accurate nowadays, so never take chances.
