What to do if your driver’s license is deducted 12 points
Recently, the topic of driver’s license penalty points has sparked heated discussions on major social platforms and news media. Many car owners have been deducted 12 points for traffic violations and face the trouble of re-study and exams. This article will analyze in detail the handling process, precautions and related data of 12 points deducted from the driver's license to help car owners better deal with this situation.
1. Common reasons for deducting 12 points from your driver’s license

According to the traffic management department, the following are common violations that result in 12 points being deducted from your driver's license:
| Illegal behavior | Points deducted |
|---|---|
| Drunk driving of a motor vehicle | 12 points |
| Driving a vehicle that does not match the type of vehicle permitted for driving | 12 points |
| Use forged or altered motor vehicle license plates | 12 points |
| Speeding (more than 50% above the prescribed speed) | 12 points |
| Hit and run (not a crime) | 12 points |
2. Procedure for deducting 12 points from your driver’s license
If the driver's license is deducted for 12 points, the car owner needs to follow the following steps:
| steps | Specific operations |
|---|---|
| 1. Suspension of driver’s license | The traffic police department will temporarily detain the driver's license and issue a "Full Score Study Notice" |
| 2. Participate in learning | You need to go to the designated location within 15 days to participate in a 7-day study of road traffic safety laws and regulations. |
| 3. Take the exam | After the study, you need to take the subject one test and your driver's license will be restored after passing it. |
| 4. Get your driver’s license | After passing the exam, go to the traffic police department with your score sheet to get your driver's license. |
3. Precautions
1.Process in time: After deducting 12 points, you need to participate in learning within 15 days. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the driver's license.
2.Consequences of deducting 12 points multiple times: If you deduct 12 points multiple times within a scoring cycle, you may face more severe penalties, such as extending study time or adding exam subjects.
3.Offsite processing: If the illegal act occurs in another place, you need to go to the traffic police department of the place where the illegal act occurred or the place where the driver's license was issued.
4.cost: A certain fee is required to participate in studies and exams, and the specific amount varies from place to place.
4. Recent popular cases
In the past 10 days, many places have reported hotly debated incidents caused by 12 points being deducted from driver's licenses. For example:
| area | event |
|---|---|
| Beijing | A car owner was deducted 12 points for speeding 50% over the speed limit, and his driver's license was canceled because he failed to learn in time. |
| Shanghai | Many car owners were deducted 12 points for using fake license plates, triggering discussions among netizens about traffic violations. |
| Guangzhou | The traffic police department launched a special rectification operation, investigating and punishing more than 100 illegal acts with 12 points deducted within a week |
5. How to avoid 12 points being deducted from your driver’s license
1.obey traffic rules: Strictly follow traffic lights, signs and markings.
2.Check points regularly: Check the points deduction status through the traffic control 12123 APP or the official website of the traffic police department, and deal with illegal activities in a timely manner.
3.safe driving: Avoid high-risk behaviors such as speeding and drunk driving.
4.Understand regulations: Pay attention to the updates of traffic regulations in a timely manner to avoid breaking the law due to ignorance of the new regulations.
Conclusion
Deducting 12 points from your driver's license not only affects normal driving, but may also bring additional study and examination burdens. Car owners should strictly abide by traffic laws and avoid illegal activities. If you are accidentally deducted 12 points, you must handle it promptly according to the process to avoid more serious consequences.
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