Can traffic violations be left to deduct points in the next year?

[McAnderson]

Traffic violations cannot be left to deduct points in the next year. Deadline for paying fines: The traffic department will send a text message to the violator within 3 to 15 days regarding the points deduction and fine information. If the traffic police issue an on-site penalty notice, it is not necessarily required for the person to handle it in person. The fine can be paid at the bank designated by the traffic police within 15 days. Documents required for clearing violations: To handle traffic violations, you need to bring the ID card of the person involved, the driver's license, the vehicle registration certificate, and the violation confirmation notice. You can choose to handle all or part of the violations, or you can raise objections to the violations and apply for administrative reconsideration.

[DiTheo]

I specifically checked the policy when dealing with traffic violations before, and penalty points really can't be carried over to the next year. The scoring cycle of a driver's license starts from the day you obtain it, and the points are automatically reset every year. If you delay handling this year's violations until the new cycle begins, the penalty points will be directly counted in the new cycle. I've seen someone who was caught speeding at the end of the year, thinking to deal with it in the spring, but didn't go to the traffic police until March of the following year. Those six points were directly counted in the new scoring cycle, almost causing the driver's license to be retaken. What's more troublesome is the late fee, with a 3% additional charge per day for unpaid fines. It's recommended to install the Traffic Management 12123 app on your phone and handle any violation reminders within a week for the safest approach.

[JoyFitz]

A personal experience to tell everyone not to delay handling traffic violations. My SUV had an illegal parking incident last October, and I didn't deal with it at the time because I thought I had plenty of points left. As a result, my vehicle inspection in February this year was directly blocked. When I inquired at the traffic police station, I found out that the penalty record for this illegal parking would deduct points from the new cycle if handled in the new year. Even worse, the original 200 yuan fine increased to nearly 400 yuan after four months of delay due to late fees. Remember, the demerit point cycle is not related to the calendar year but is calculated based on the date you first obtained your driver's license. For example, my license was issued on July 10th, and the points are reset on this day every year, but only if all violations have been properly handled. Now, I've developed the habit of checking my violation records every month.

[Shelly]

Traffic regulations clearly stipulate that violations must be dealt with promptly. Some people might think they can save their year-end violations for after the New Year when the points reset, but this is completely wrong. In practice, the processing deadline starts counting once the ticket is issued. Last time I went to the traffic police station, I happened to witness a young man arguing—he processed a speeding ticket that spanned the New Year on January 1st, and the system automatically recorded the penalty points in the new year. There’s also a hidden risk: if violations go unaddressed for three cycles, the vehicle will be locked, and it won’t pass the annual inspection. The safest approach is to complete the processing within three days of receiving the notification. With mobile payments being so convenient now, it only takes a few minutes.

[DeSawyer]

As a car owner with ten years of driving experience, I can tell you clearly that saving points across the year doesn't work. The demerit point cycle of a driver's license is cleverly designed. For example, if my license was issued on May 20th, then the points reset on this day every year. However, if I commit a traffic violation in March but don't handle it until June, the deducted points will still count against the new cycle starting in May. Last year, my neighbor learned this the hard way. He got a ticket for crossing a solid line in March and thought he could use the new year's points to offset it in July, but the points were deducted on the day he handled it. Also, be aware of late fees, which can double the original fine. Nowadays, traffic apps allow online processing. Instead of worrying about not having enough points, it's better to drive safely and reduce violations.