What to do if you are deducted 12 points for one violation?
Recently, the topic of deducting points for traffic violations has aroused heated discussions across the Internet, especially the penalty of "12 points deducted at one time" which makes many car owners feel anxious. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the handling process, precautions and common problems of deducting 12 points for violation, to help you deal with it efficiently.
1. Which violations will result in a one-time deduction of 12 points?

According to the Road Traffic Safety Law and related regulations, the following illegal acts may result in a one-time deduction of 12 points:
| Violations | specific situation |
|---|---|
| Drunk driving/drunk driving | Blood alcohol content ≥20mg/100ml (drunk driving) or ≥80mg/100ml (drunk driving) |
| speeding | Speeding ≥100% (highway) or speeding ≥50% (ordinary roads) |
| Forged license plates/documents | Use forged or altered motor vehicle license plates, driving licenses or driving licenses |
| hit and run | Causing a traffic accident and then escaping does not constitute a crime. |
| High speed reversing/reverse driving | Backing up, driving against the highway or crossing the median |
2. Processing process after 12 points are deducted
If you are deducted 12 points at once, you need to follow the following steps:
| steps | Operation content | time requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Suspension of driving license | The traffic police issued a "Certificate of Compulsory Measures" on site and temporarily withheld the driver's license. | Execute immediately |
| 2. Take the study exam | Sign up for the 7-day traffic safety education at the vehicle management office and pass the subject one exam | Complete registration within 15 days |
| 3. Get your driver’s license | After passing the test, pay the fine and receive the withheld driver's license | Within 3 working days after passing the exam |
3. Answers to high-frequency questions
Q1: Can I still drive after deducting 12 points?
A:No! Driving a motor vehicle while your driver's license is suspended is considered "driving without a license" and you will face a fine of 200-2,000 yuan and may be detained for 15 days.
Q2: Is there any charge for the full score study test?
A:Standards vary from place to place. Usually the examination fee for subject one is 50 yuan, and the study material fee is 100-300 yuan (taking Beijing as an example).
Q3: What will happen if you refuse to participate in the study?
A:If you fail to register for study for more than 15 days, you will be informed that you will stop using your driver's license; if you refuse to take the test after the expiration date, your driver's license will be canceled directly.
4. Practical suggestions to avoid deducting 12 points
1.Install navigation alerts: Use Amap/Baidu map to prompt speed cameras and speed limit information in real time.
2.Check violations regularly: Check violation records at least once a month through the "Traffic Control 12123" APP.
3.Don’t take chances: Drunk driving, cheating and other behaviors are high-risk violations regardless of whether they are caught.
5. Latest policy developments (hot spots in the past 10 days)
1.Offsite processing optimization: Starting from June, full-score studies can be processed in the place where the law is illegal or the place where the driving license is issued (Source: Ministry of Public Security notification on May 20).
2.Report reward: Shenzhen and other places have launched a "snapshot" tool to report traffic violations, with a maximum reward of 2,000 yuan after verification.
3.credit impact: Zhejiang has incorporated serious traffic violations into the personal credit reporting system, which may affect loans and employment.
Summary: Although the one-time deduction of 12 points is cumbersome, your driving qualification can be restored if you cooperate in accordance with the law. Car owners should take the initiative to learn traffic rules, use technological means to prevent violations, and jointly maintain road traffic safety.
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