Can points be deducted 15 days before the driver's license expires?
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It is best not to have points deducted on the day the driver's license expires. Below is relevant information about driver's license point deductions: 1. Point reset time: The cumulative penalty point cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the point cycle) is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points. It is calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is initially issued and continues to cycle accordingly. The point reset time for the driver's license is the issuance date on the license. The system automatically resets the points on the issuance date each year, with one year constituting a point cycle. 2. Point cycle: If the initial issuance date of the driver's license is May 3, 2010, then the point cycle is from 00:00 on May 3, 2010, to 24:00 on May 3, 2011. 3. Automatic reset in the next cycle: If the penalty points recorded during a point cycle do not reach 12 points, the point system will automatically reset the recorded points (after fines are paid) at the start of the next point cycle.
Of course you can get points deducted within 15 days before your driver's license expires! As long as your license is still valid, handling traffic violations with point deductions is completely normal. I once had 3 points deducted two weeks before renewing my license, and it didn't affect getting the new license at all. But I must remind you - if you accumulate 12 points during this period, you'll be in trouble. Not only will you need to attend remedial classes and retake tests, but it will also delay your license renewal. So if you're close to the point limit, I recommend handling any outstanding violations early. Before renewing, it's best to check for any unpaid tickets - clearing them all beforehand will make your DMV visit much smoother.
Points can be deducted normally on any day within the validity period of the driver's license, including the 15 days before expiration. The key is to promptly handle traffic violations to avoid affecting license renewal due to point deduction issues after expiration. I've seen cases where people handled point deductions on the expiration day without problems, but when renewing, they found an unprocessed speeding ticket, resulting in extra trips to the DMV. If you already have 10 points, be extra cautious—getting 2 more points could land you in a remedial class. Nowadays, traffic management apps allow you to check your points, making it convenient to check for any missed tickets half a month in advance.
