Will the probationary period of the driver's license be extended if 6 points are deducted during the probationary period?
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Deducting 6 points during the probationary period of the driver's license will not extend the probationary period. According to regulations, there is no provision for extending the probationary period of the driver's license. However, the probationary period cannot accumulate 12 points; if 12 points are accumulated, the driving qualification will be revoked. For drivers holding licenses for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large trucks, if they accumulate more than 6 points but less than 12 points during the one-year probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year. During the probationary period, drivers are prohibited from operating commercial passenger vehicles, city buses, police cars on duty, fire trucks, ambulances, or vehicles carrying hazardous explosive materials, and they must not drive motor vehicles towing trailers.
I just got my driver's license less than a year ago and am still in the probationary period. Recently, I accidentally got 6 points deducted and was extremely nervous, thinking it would extend my probation. After asking a traffic police friend, I learned that the probation period is fixed at 12 months—deducting 6 points won’t extend it, but if you lose all 12 points, your license will be revoked, and you’ll have to retake the test from scratch. After the probation ends, it automatically transitions to a full license without any impact. The key is to drive more carefully after point deductions to avoid repeating mistakes. Now, I drive cautiously, always watching speed limits and traffic signals to prevent further deductions. For new drivers, I recommend practicing more on suburban roads to familiarize yourself with the rules—never get careless. Points reset annually, but the probation period carries higher risks, so safety should always come first.