Will a B2 License Be Directly Downgraded If 12 Points Are Deducted?
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b2 driver's license will be downgraded if 12 points are deducted within one scoring cycle. Here is the relevant information: 1. Applicable vehicle types: The downgrading system for driver's licenses only applies to large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, and it is a step-by-step downgrade, with the lowest level being C1. Small cars, motorcycles, and other vehicle types are not subject to downgrading. 2. Relevant laws: According to Article 78 of the Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses, if a driver holding a license for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, or large trucks accumulates 12 points within one scoring cycle, the vehicle management office shall revoke their highest permissible driving qualification and notify the driver to complete the downgrading and license replacement procedures within 30 days.
If a B2 driver's license accumulates 12 penalty points within a scoring cycle (approximately one year), it will definitely be downgraded, usually to a C1 license for regular passenger vehicles. The rule is: once you reach 12 points, traffic police will notify you to attend a 7-day traffic safety course and pass an exam to clear the points, but the downgrade is unavoidable—a B2 license is for large trucks, and after downgrading, you can only drive smaller vehicles. I’m not exaggerating—a friend of mine got caught speeding 50% over the limit on the highway, lost all his points, and was downgraded to C1, which hurt his transport business. So B-license drivers must be extra careful, avoid violations, regularly check their points on the 12123 app, steer clear of high-risk areas, and act early if issues arise. If downgraded, you’ll have to retake exams to upgrade again—way more hassle. Driving responsibly and prioritizing safety is the right path.
