Will the points deducted through legal learning be added to the original points?
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The points deducted through legal learning will not be added to the original points. Instead, drivers can have their traffic violation points reduced by receiving education. Within one scoring cycle, a maximum of 6 points can be deducted. There are three ways to deduct points through legal learning: 1) Participating in online learning (accumulating 30 minutes within 3 days) and passing the exam can reduce 1 point; 2) Participating in on-site learning (no less than 1 hour each time) and passing the exam can reduce 2 points; 3) Participating in traffic safety public welfare activities (1 hour each time) can reduce 1 point. There are 7 situations where the 'legal learning point deduction' cannot be applied: 1) During the current scoring cycle, the driver has more than two full-point records or the accumulated points reach 12; 2) In the previous scoring cycle, the driver had more than two full-point records; 3) In the last three scoring cycles, the driver was penalized for hit-and-run accidents, drunk driving, using forged or altered vehicle license plates, driving licenses, school bus signs, or other vehicle documents, or buying/selling points; 4) The driver's license is in the probation period, overdue for review, or suspended; 5) The driver has unprocessed traffic violation records; 6) The driver owns a vehicle with an expired safety inspection or has not followed the deregistration procedure; 7) The driver engaged in fraud or impersonation during the traffic safety education or point deduction process.
I usually drive to work and often use the 'Study to Reduce Points' system. Last year, I was deducted 5 points, but I managed to reduce 3 points by studying and passing the test on my phone. However, the total points on my driver's license will only be restored to 12 points and won’t exceed the limit. In other words, studying to reduce points won’t increase your points beyond 12—it only helps recover the deducted points to their original state. This design is meant to encourage people to learn more about traffic safety and reduce violations, while also saving on fines. Nowadays, many apps make the process very simple, and studying can even help prevent future violations. Personally, I think this policy is quite practical—it educates people while maintaining a balanced point system to prevent loopholes. Just remember not to accumulate more than 12 points in continuous violations, or you’ll still face penalties. In short, keep studying and prioritize safety first.
