How are the deductions calculated?
Recently, the topic of demerit points for traffic violations has once again become the focus of heated discussions across the Internet. Many car owners have questions about the specific calculation method of deduction points, especially after the implementation of the new traffic regulations, adjustments to some terms have triggered widespread discussions. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days, analyze the calculation rules of deduction points in detail, and help readers understand it at a glance through structured data.
1. Basic rules for deducting points for traffic violations

According to the latest revision of the Measures for the Administration of Points for Road Traffic Safety Violations, the point deduction rules are mainly divided into the following categories:
| Deduction points | Common violations |
|---|---|
| 12 points | Drunk driving, forged license plates, speeding more than 100% |
| 9 points | Deliberately blocking license plates and illegally parking on high speeds |
| 6 points | Occupying emergency lanes and violating traffic lights |
| 3 points | Talking on the phone while driving, failing to yield to pedestrians as required |
| 1 point | Failure to carry a driving license and failure to use lights in accordance with regulations |
2. Rules for accumulation and clearing of deduction points
A driving license scoring period is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points. The rules for accumulation and clearing of deduction points are as follows:
| Point deduction situation | Processing method |
|---|---|
| Accumulated less than 12 points | Automatically cleared at the end of the cycle |
| Accumulated 12 points | Required to study and take the exam in Subject 1 |
| Total points reached 24 | Need to take the subject one and subject three exams |
3. Answers to hot questions
1.How does "study points reduction" work?
The "study points deduction" policy promoted in many places recently allows drivers to reduce points by answering questions. They can reduce points by 1 point each time, with a maximum deduction of 6 points per year.
2.How to deal with violations in other places?
Online processing of traffic violations has been implemented across the country, and violations in other places can be handled through the traffic control 12123 APP or the local traffic police team.
3.Key points of changes in the new regulations
The new regulations in 2023 adjust some points deduction standards, such as:
- The number of points for making and receiving phone calls while driving increased from 2 to 3 points
- Points for illegal parking on highways increased from 6 to 9
- No points will be deducted for failure to place inspection marks
4. How to avoid being deducted points
1. Regularly check violation records (it is recommended to use Traffic Control 12123 APP)
2. Install a driving recorder to preserve evidence
3. Deal with violations that have occurred in a timely manner
4. Participate in “Learning Methods to Reduce Points” to reserve points in advance
5. Typical case analysis
| Case | Points deducted | fine |
|---|---|---|
| Highway speeding 20%-50% | 6 points | 200 yuan |
| Failure to yield to pedestrians | 3 points | 100 yuan |
| running a red light | 6 points | 200 yuan |
Recent hot searches on Weibo show that the number of views of the topic #新 traffic regulations deducted points has exceeded 200 million, and related videos on Douyin have been played more than 500 million times, indicating that the public is highly concerned about traffic regulations. It is recommended that drivers regularly learn the latest traffic regulations to avoid deducting points due to ignorance of the rules.
Final reminder: The content of this article is for reference only. The specific implementation standards are subject to the latest regulations of the local traffic control department. Safe driving is not only to avoid deducting points, but also to respect life.
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