Key practical points:
• Each cycle (12 months) has a balance of 12 points, deducted by violation severity at levels of 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12.
• Serious violations (such as drink driving or large speed excesses) can deduct 12 points at once.
• When 12 points are reached the licence is suspended and you must attend education and pass a test to restore it.
• Points reset at the start of a new cycle if violations are cleared and fines paid.
• There are programmes to reduce points through voluntary learning within limits.
• The system is linked to but separate from fines, so you may be fined and lose points together.
Measures on the Points System for Road Traffic Violations · Yalla China
道路交通安全违法行为记分管理办法 / Measures for the Administration of Points for Road Traffic Safety Violations
Enacted: 2021-12-04 ✅ Effective: 2022-04-01
📝 Overview
These measures set the points system by which points are deducted from a driving licence for traffic violations, within an annual cycle of 12 points. The current version (Order 163) has applied since April 2022.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Track your points balance via the official app or traffic centre, and do not let violations accumulate to 12 points, or your licence will be suspended. Clear violations and pay fines on time to start a clean cycle. This is general orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
Ministry of Public Security / mps.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026