What's the matter with driving license points?
Driving license penalty points are a form of punishment imposed by the traffic management department on drivers' illegal behavior, aiming to standardize driving behavior and reduce traffic accidents. In recent years, with the continuous improvement of traffic regulations, the driver's license point deduction system has also attracted much attention. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide a detailed analysis of the rules for deducting points on driver's licenses, common demerit behaviors, and how to avoid demerit points.
1. Driving license point deduction rules

According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law", driver's license points are deducted using a cumulative points system. Each scoring period is 12 months, and the full score is 12 points. The penalty points for different illegal acts are different, as follows:
| Illegal behavior | Point deduction value |
|---|---|
| running a red light | 6 points |
| Drunk driving | 12 points |
| Speeding more than 50% over the speed limit | 12 points |
| Not wearing a seat belt | 2 points |
| Occupy emergency lane | 6 points |
2. Recent popular points deduction topics
1.The phenomenon of “deducting points” has triggered heated discussions: Recently, the black industry chain of "deducting points" has been exposed in many places. Some drivers avoid punishment by buying and selling points, which has triggered widespread discussion in society. The transportation department has stepped up its crackdown and reminds drivers not to participate in such illegal activities.
2.New rules on penalty points for new energy vehicle violations: With the popularity of new energy vehicles, some regions have formulated new points deduction standards for violations of new energy vehicles (such as occupying charging parking spaces), which has become a hot topic recently.
3.Promotion of the policy of “reducing marks for studying law”: Many places have introduced the "Law Points Reduction" measure. Drivers can reduce part of their points by learning traffic laws. This policy has received widespread attention.
3. How to avoid driving license penalty points
1.Be familiar with traffic laws: Study the "Road Traffic Safety Law" regularly and understand the latest point deduction rules.
2.Use navigation tips: Modern navigation software will prompt speed limits, traffic lights and other information, and reasonable use can reduce traffic violations.
3.Regularly check violation records: Check violations in a timely manner through official platforms such as Traffic Management 12123 to avoid accumulating points.
4.Maintain good driving habits: Don’t rush to drive, don’t drink and drive, don’t drive while fatigued, and fundamentally avoid deducting points.
4. Processing process after point deduction
| Point deduction situation | Processing method |
|---|---|
| Less than 12 points deducted | Automatically cleared after the scoring period ends |
| 12 points deducted | Need to attend 7 days of traffic safety study and retake subject one |
| 24 points deducted | Need to retake subject one and subject three |
5. Answers to hotly discussed questions among netizens
1.“Will deducting points affect your credit score?”: At present, points deducted for ordinary traffic violations have not been included in the credit reporting system, but serious violations (such as drunk driving) may affect personal credit.
2."How will points be deducted for violating regulations in another place?": Traffic violation information has been networked across the country, and points will be deducted for violations in other places.
3.“When will the driver’s license points be cleared?”: Based on the date of first obtaining the certificate, this date will be cleared automatically every year.
Conclusion
The driving license point deduction system is an important means to maintain traffic safety. As a driver, you should consciously abide by traffic rules, not only to avoid penalty points, but also to be responsible for the safety of yourself and others. The recently hotly discussed topics such as deduction of points and deduction of points for learning methods also remind us that traffic management is constantly being optimized and improved. Every driver should keep abreast of the latest policies to ensure safe and civilized travel.
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