Will the probation period be extended if points are deducted during the C1 probationary period?
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No. 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. What is a C1 driver's license: A C1 driver's license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driving licenses. The scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. The application age is as follows: The minimum age requirement for a C1 driver's license is 18 years old, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 or older must pass tests for memory, judgment, and reaction abilities. The permitted vehicle types are as follows: The scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. A C1 driver's license does not permit driving: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, a C1 license does not allow driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
Back when I got my C1 driver's license, I also got some penalty points during the probationary period and worried whether it would be extended. After checking the regulations, I learned that the probationary period is a fixed one-year duration, and getting points usually doesn't extend it. However, I must remind you—if you accumulate a full 12 points, that's it, your license gets revoked and you'll have to retake the test. From my own driving experience, common mistakes new drivers make include changing lanes without signaling or speeding. I recommend installing a dash cam for assistance. During the probationary period, practice more urban driving, pay extra attention to road signs and traffic lights, and gradually get accustomed to traffic rules to reduce the risk of penalties—safety first.
As a new driver who just got my C1 license, I've also looked into the issue of penalty points during the probationary period. Traffic regulations state that within the first year of probation, getting penalty points won't extend the probation period, but you must absolutely avoid accumulating 12 points in total, otherwise your license will be revoked and you'll have to start the learning process all over again. I always try to obey speed limits when driving, check signs carefully when parking to avoid illegal parking fines, and inspect my vehicle's condition before driving. Small details like wearing seatbelts can help reduce mistakes. During probation, it's important to learn from experienced drivers, avoid rushing onto highways, and focus on accumulating practical driving skills.
