What to Do When Your Driver's License Points Are Insufficient?

[OKinsley]

If your driver's license points are insufficient, you can use someone else's license to deduct points. If you don't have another license to deduct points, the vehicle owner needs to retake the course and pass the subject one exam. In China, there is a prevalent phenomenon of buying and selling driver's license points, which the government strictly cracks down on. According to the new traffic regulations, within one scoring cycle, one driver's license can only deduct points for up to three vehicles, and one vehicle can only accept points deducted from up to three licenses. For a Class C license, if all 12 points are deducted, the holder must retake the subject one exam and can only drive again after passing the test. Driving during this period is considered unlicensed driving. For Class A and B licenses, deducting all 12 points results in an immediate downgrade. The local traffic management office will revoke the holder's highest permitted vehicle type driving qualification and require them to complete the downgrade and license replacement procedures within 30 days.

[VonIan]

I've been driving for over a decade, and recently almost ran out of demerit points. In such situations, don't panic. First check the 12123 APP to see if there's an option to reduce points through traffic law education - completing the course can deduct some points. If that's not possible, you'll have to bite the bullet and take the full-point education test to retake the subject one exam. Prevention is key: I've set up speed limit alerts on my phone, check violation records weekly, and usually avoid speeding. If you do max out the 12 points, be cautious - pay fines immediately without delay, as having your vehicle impounded would be troublesome. With so many road cameras nowadays, rather than figuring out how to recover points, it's better to develop the habit of leaving half an hour earlier - this can help you avoid many tickets.

[DeMariana]

When my points were almost deducted last time, I quickly researched countermeasures. According to legal requirements, accumulating 12 penalty points requires attending a seven-day traffic regulation course and passing an exam to reinstate the license. At this point, don't even think about borrowing or selling points - the facial recognition system now traces the actual driver, and getting caught will be treated as exam fraud. The emergency solution is to first use a license with fewer than 12 points to handle some violations while simultaneously booking a study course. I recommend registering for online classes through the app - two hours daily, and passing the exam will clear the points. Prevention is more important: I always use navigation to avoid speed cameras, slow down for three seconds at intersections to confirm surveillance cameras, and haven't received any points in two years this way.

[KalebRose]

Last year, I had 15 points deducted and almost had to retake the test. The key lesson is to immediately enroll in a full-score learning program. You can either schedule an in-person session at the traffic management office or watch videos online. Passing the test will reset your points to zero. Nowadays, the 'Study to Reduce Points' program is also a powerful tool, allowing you to regain points by answering questions correctly. Note that point reduction only applies to local violations; for out-of-town violations, you need to handle them locally. To avoid further deductions, it's advisable to drive less on unfamiliar routes and use navigation to check real-time traffic conditions. I check my tires and brakes monthly, as a well-maintained car is less likely to require sudden braking that could lead to violations. Most importantly, link your driver's license to a family member's account so they can handle some of the penalties if you exceed the point limit. Never buy points, as it will damage your credit record.