Will an A2 driver's license be downgraded if 12 points are deducted at once?

[McDavid]

An A2 driver's license will not be downgraded if 12 points are deducted. According to the new regulations implemented on April 1, 2022, if an A2 license holder accumulates 12 points in a scoring cycle, the license will not be downgraded. Instead, the driver must participate in the study and examination of Subject 1 to clear the violation points and retrieve the driver's license. The A2 driver's license permits the operation of tractor-trailers, which can tow heavy and medium full trailers or semi-trailers. Trailers are divided into two types: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight independently, while a semi-trailer shares part of its total weight with the towing vehicle. Only drivers with an A2 license can operate such tractor-trailers; even those with an A1 license are not permitted to drive them. To downgrade an A2 driver's license, the driver must visit the local vehicle management office with their ID card and driver's license. An A2 license can be downgraded to a B1 or B2 license. The A2 license corresponds to tractor-trailers, the B1 license to medium-sized buses, and the B2 license to large trucks. Other vehicle types that an A2 license holder can drive include: B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Article 68 of the new traffic regulations stipulates that the vehicle management office shall revoke the highest driving qualification of drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractor-trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks under the following circumstances and notify the driver to complete the downgrade and license exchange within 30 days: 1. Being involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bearing equal or greater responsibility without constituting a crime. 2. Accumulating 12 points in a scoring cycle. 3. Failing to participate in the review for three consecutive scoring cycles. A driver's license, officially known as a motor vehicle driver's license, is a legal document required for operating motor vehicles. It certifies that the holder has the necessary driving skills and knowledge of traffic regulations. Driving a motor vehicle requires specific skills, and those lacking such skills may cause accidents if they drive recklessly. Generally, individuals cannot drive on public roads without a license. However, those who have mastered safe driving techniques are allowed to drive with a 'driver's license.' The permission to drive is granted through the issuance of a driver's license, indicating that obtaining a license is a formal process overseen by designated authorities. Internationally, a driver's license is defined as 'a document issued by competent authorities permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle.' In China, a driver's license is defined as a legal credential issued by administrative authorities to individuals who have learned and mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, allowing them to operate specific types of motor vehicles after passing the required examinations.

[IsabellaAnn]

I'm quite familiar with traffic regulations. An A2 driver's license will definitely be downgraded if 12 points are deducted. According to regulations, drivers of large vehicles will have their highest permitted driving category revoked if they accumulate 12 penalty points. The A2 license is for tractor-trailers, and after downgrading, you can only drive B1 medium-sized buses or B2 large trucks. You'll also need to attend a 7-day traffic rules course and retake the theory test. It's even worse if you get 12 points deducted during the probationary period - your license will be directly revoked without the option to downgrade. So professional drivers need to be extra careful with violations like speeding or drunk driving that carry 12-point penalties, or they could lose their livelihood. I recommend regularly checking your point deductions using mobile apps to avoid accumulating 12 points.

[DelElizabeth]

As a truck driver with over a decade of experience, I've seen many colleagues lose 12 points and get their licenses downgraded. Last year, my friend accumulated 12 points from two consecutive speeding tickets, resulting in the DMV downgrading his A2 license to B1B2. Now he can't drive semi-trailers and is limited to short-haul transport. I'm extra cautious about this myself—I always check my penalty points before each trip. License downgrades not only require retaking the theory test but also involve cumbersome license renewal procedures, with the biggest impact being reduced income. I recommend installing a dashcam to avoid speeding tickets and slowing down when you see speed limit signs.

[VanWalter]

I work at the DMV and know the process. If an A2 driver's license gets 12 demerit points, it must be downgraded. The system will notify the driver to attend a safety training course once it detects 12 points. After passing the exam, the license will be directly replaced with a B1B2 license. After the downgrade, you can no longer drive semi-trailer trucks, and you cannot apply for a license upgrade within two years. Actually, this regulation mainly aims to make drivers pay more attention to safe driving, as violations by large vehicles can cause significant harm. Remember to check your violation records before the annual reset. Be extra careful when you have 11 points—it's better to take a detour than to run a red light. When renewing your license, bring your ID card and original license to the DMV; the fee is only twenty yuan.