Will a one-time deduction of 12 points on a driver's license result in a downgrade?
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C-class driver's licenses will not be downgraded for deductions exceeding 12 points, but will instead be subject to measures such as detention, training, revocation, and fines in accordance with traffic laws. Introduction to Driver's Licenses: A driver's license, also known as a driving permit, is a document issued by government transportation departments to individuals qualified to drive. To obtain a driver's license, one must meet age requirements and pass a driving test. Driver's License Test: The driver's license test consists of four components: theoretical knowledge, field driving skills, road driving skills, and knowledge related to civilized driving. The basic process for the driver's license test includes form filling, physical examination, application acceptance, fee payment, examination, and license issuance.
As a driving instructor with 20 years of experience, this issue depends on the type of driver's license. For regular car license (Type C), losing 12 points won't result in downgrading—you just need to attend a 7-day training course and retake the theory test. However, it's much tougher for commercial vehicle licenses (Type A or B). During the probation period, 6 penalty points will extend the probation, while 12 points will directly downgrade the license to C1. Even after probation, accumulating 12 points within a scoring cycle will also downgrade to C1. I had a student who drove a coach and got caught speeding on the highway—his license was downgraded immediately, and now he can only drive small cars. So the consequences vary greatly depending on the license type.
