How to sell driving license points? Revealing the risks and legal consequences of buying and selling points
Recently, the topic of “selling and selling driving license points” has sparked heated discussions on social media and forums. After many car owners were deducted points for traffic violations, they tried to "sell points" by buying other people's driver's license points, and even formed a gray industry chain. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the risks and legal consequences behind this phenomenon.
1. Current status of driving license points buying and selling

The sale and purchase of driver's license points usually falls into two forms: one is private transactions between individuals, and the other is transactions through intermediary platforms or "scalpers". The following are the transaction prices recently exposed on some platforms and regions:
| area | Price of 1 point (yuan) | Transaction method |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 150-200 | Online contact, offline transaction |
| Shanghai | 120-180 | Social platform or intermediary |
| Guangzhou | 100-150 | WeChat group or forum |
| Chengdu | 80-120 | Offline “scalper” trading |
As can be seen from the table, the price of driving license points varies greatly in different regions, and the price in economically developed regions is generally higher.
2. Risks of buying and selling driving license points
Although buying and selling fractions may seem like a "win-win," there are actually many risks:
1.legal risks: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law", buying and selling driving license points is illegal. Once verified, both the buyer and the seller may face administrative penalties or even criminal liability.
2.Risk of personal information leakage: The seller needs to provide sensitive information such as ID card and driver's license, which can easily be used by criminals.
3.credit damage risk: Some areas have linked traffic violations to personal credit, and buying and selling scores may cause damage to your credit record.
3. Recent hot cases
The following are cases related to the buying and selling of driver’s license points that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| time | Case | Processing results |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Traffic police in a certain place investigated a "scalper" gang and the amount involved exceeded 100,000 yuan. | Gang members detained |
| 2023-10-22 | A man was defrauded for selling points and lost 5,000 yuan | The case is under investigation |
| 2023-10-18 | A platform was exposed for publicly selling driver’s license scores | The platform was seized and the person in charge was interviewed |
4. Suggestions on legally handling traffic violations
1.obey traffic rules: Avoiding violations is the most fundamental solution.
2.Take advantage of the “study method deduction” policy: Some cities have launched the “Learning of Laws and Points Reduction” measure, whereby some points can be reduced or reduced by studying traffic regulations.
3.Proper use of family member points: According to regulations, one vehicle can be bound to multiple drivers, but registration is required in advance.
5. Summary
Buying and selling driver's license points may seem convenient, but in fact it is full of hidden dangers. From the legal perspective to personal rights and interests, there are risks that cannot be ignored. Car owners should deal with traffic violations through legal channels and do not let the small be lost. The traffic control department is also intensifying its crackdown, using technical means to identify buying and selling branches and maintain traffic management order.
Recently, traffic police departments in many places have upgraded their systems and used facial recognition, big data analysis and other technical means to severely crack down on buying and selling branches. In the future, with the strengthening of supervision, this gray industry chain will face a more severe crackdown.
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