Will a deduction of 6 points during the probationary period of a driver's license extend the probationary period?
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A and B class driver's licenses: If more than 6 points are deducted during the probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year. If more than 6 points are deducted again within the extended year, the license will be directly revoked. Therefore, it is best not to accumulate 6 points during the probationary period for A and B class licenses. For C class licenses and motorcycle driver's licenses, as long as the points do not reach 12 during the probationary period, the probationary period will not be extended. Accumulating 12 points will result in the immediate revocation of the license. Details are as follows: 1. C class driver's license: A deduction of 6 points during the probationary period of a C1 driver's license will not affect the probationary period, as long as the violation is promptly addressed and the fine is paid. The points will be cleared at the end of the scoring cycle. For C class licenses and motorcycle driver's licenses, as long as the points do not reach 12 during the probationary period, the probationary period will not be extended. Accumulating 12 points will result in the immediate revocation of the license. To drive again, one must reapply and retake the driver's license test. Therefore, it is crucial not to accumulate 12 points during the probationary period for C class licenses. 2. A and B class driver's licenses: For A and B class driver's licenses, if more than 6 points are deducted during the probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year. If more than 6 points are deducted again within the extended year, the license will be directly revoked. Therefore, it is best not to accumulate 6 points during the probationary period for A and B class licenses.
When I first got my driver's license last year, I was also worried about this issue and specifically asked my driving school instructor. For a regular car driver's license, getting 6 penalty points during the probation period is fine, and the probation period won't be extended. But never reach 12 points, or your license will be directly revoked, and you'll have to retake the test. One of my classmates got penalized for driving at night without headlights and was so scared that now he doesn't even dare to turn the car radio up too loud. The key point is that for licenses like the C-class, the main thing to watch is the 12-point limit—just be careful not to run red lights or speed. However, it's much stricter for large vehicle licenses; getting 6 points will extend the probation period, so friends in transportation need to be extra cautious.
As a veteran driving instructor with eight years of experience at a driving school, I must remind all students: Getting 6 penalty points during the probationary period of a car driver's license is completely fine. But don't let your guard down because of this. Last year, a student who had already accumulated 9 points continued to speed, then failed to change lanes properly in a construction zone and got another 3 points, resulting in a total of 12 points and having to retake the written test. Here's an important note: Only Class A and B licenses for large vehicles have the special rule where getting 6 points extends the probationary period by one year. Always pay attention to road signs when driving, control your speed in rainy weather, and having an experienced driver in the passenger seat to remind you is more reliable.
