Will points deducted during the probationary period of a driver's license extend the probationary period?
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For holders of a C1 driver's license, if points are deducted during the probationary period but do not reach 12 points, the probationary period will not be extended. Below is relevant information about the probationary period: 1. Duration of the probationary period: According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the first 12 months after a motor vehicle driver initially obtains a driver's license is the probationary period. During this period, a probationary sign must be affixed or hung at the rear of the vehicle when driving. 2. Whether the license needs to be replaced after the probationary period: After the probationary period ends, there is no need to replace the license. However, for licenses such as large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, within 30 days after the probationary period ends, drivers must also take exams on road traffic safety laws and regulations, safe and civilized driving, emergency response, and receive at least half an hour of case-based education on traffic accident prevention.
Having driven for many years, I'm quite familiar with the probationary period for driver's licenses. The probation period is usually the first year after obtaining the license, and if you get penalty points during this time, the key lies in how many points are deducted. If you accumulate the full 12 points, the situation becomes serious—your license will be revoked outright, requiring you to retake all four driving tests from scratch, effectively nullifying your probation period. However, if you receive fewer than 12 points, whether it's just 1 point or 11 points, the probation period won't be extended, and you'll transition to a full license once the time is up. Making mistakes during the probation period is common, so I recommend that new drivers familiarize themselves with traffic rules, install navigation apps to alert them about speed limits and red lights, avoid illegal parking or speeding, and develop good driving habits. Regularly reviewing the traffic rule handbook can also reduce risks—safety comes first. In short, don’t worry too much, but don’t slack off on driving safety awareness.
Buddy, I just passed my probationary period last month and went through the same point-deduction anxiety. If your probationary license gets points deducted, don't panic - as long as you don't hit the 12-point limit, your probation period won't be extended. During my probation, I accidentally ran a yellow light and got 3 points deducted, but still got my full license on schedule. After getting points deducted though, you'll need to drive even more carefully to avoid further mistakes. The probation period is actually a great time to learn driving rules - I'd recommend more practice to get familiar with roads and avoid rush hours to reduce traffic risks. Watching instructional driving videos in your spare time can also help a lot. Safe driving is no joke, and accumulating experience during probation is what really matters.
