Why is the 'Study to Reduce Points' program not available in Changzhou?
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Changzhou's 'Study to Reduce Points' program is still available. You need to register, complete real-name authentication, and bind a vehicle under your name. After successful authentication, you can enter the 'Study to Reduce Points' module to participate in learning and exams. Purpose of the 'Study to Reduce Points' program: The 'Study to Reduce Points' program is designed to reduce existing demerit points on your driver's license, not to add points or replace penalty points for traffic violations. The points obtained through this program are used to clear demerit records. For example, if you were penalized with 6 points for a violation, passing the 'Study to Reduce Points' exam would clear these 6 points, allowing you to start fresh. Regulations for the 'Study to Reduce Points' program: The number of points you can still deduct after participating in the program depends on how many points you had before the study, but the total accumulated points cannot exceed 11. Regardless of participation in the program, a driver's license only has 12 points. The 'Study to Reduce Points' program can only reduce existing demerit points on the license, not increase the total points to 18.
I've been driving for over a decade. I heard from a Shanghai friend that they have a 'study to reduce penalty points' policy there, which seems quite convenient. But after checking Changzhou's traffic management website thoroughly, I found no such information—probably because the policy hasn't been rolled out nationwide yet, with different regions implementing it at varying speeds. Don’t worry, though. Check the latest notices on the Changzhou Public Security Traffic Police official WeChat account or the 12123 App. If it’s truly unavailable, start by self-studying traffic safety courses and install a dashcam as a precaution. Understanding the rules is always beneficial, and careful driving ensures safety.
