🚦 Traffic & transport · Awareness case
Traffic Violation Points System and Its Impact on Foreigners · Yalla China
🤝 Governing law: لوائح سلامة المرور على الطرق / Road Traffic Safety Law (2021 Amendment)
China's driving system uses a points system; accumulating 12 points in one year requires retaking the test and suspension of the license.
Illustrative, general educational examples — not real specific facts and not legal advice; for awareness only. For an actual situation, consult a licensed lawyer.
Under the Road Traffic Safety Law (revised 2021), points are assigned cumulatively during a license year (from birthdate). Threshold: 12 points = license suspension and mandatory retake of the driving test. Fines: speeding 200-2000 CNY, DUI 1000-2000 CNY + 6-month suspension, drunk driving 5000-15000 CNY + 5-year license revocation. The system applies to converted foreign licenses. Monitor your balance using the official 12123 app.
🎓 The lesson / takeaway
Always carry your converted Chinese license while driving. Monitor your points via the official 12123 app to avoid sudden suspension.
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026