Can traffic violations before the driver's license score clearance be handled after the clearance?
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Traffic violations before the driver's license score clearance can be handled after the clearance. Below are the specific details about the scoring cycle: Regulations: According to Article 69 of "Chapter V: Management of Motor Vehicle Drivers", "Section 1: Scoring" in the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": If a motor vehicle driver's score in a scoring cycle does not reach 12 points and the imposed fines have been paid, the score will be cleared; if the score does not reach 12 points but there are still unpaid fines, the score will be carried over to the next scoring cycle. Reaching 12 points: According to Article 68 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses", if a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points in a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain their motor vehicle driver's license.
I've been driving for over a decade, and many people have asked about this. The license points reset means your accumulated penalty points automatically clear after a one-year cycle, but can you wait until after the reset to handle violations that occurred before? Technically, you can delay it, but the risks are too high. According to regulations, violations must be processed within 15 days of receiving the notice, otherwise the fine may double or incur late fees, and more seriously, your license could be suspended. Handling violations after the reset means no points will be deducted, but the fine remains, and the record stays in the system, affecting your annual inspection or insurance purchase. My advice is not to wait—deal with it immediately to avoid bigger troubles later. Also, develop good driving habits to avoid violations, so the reset goes smoothly when the time comes.
As someone who just got my driver's license not long ago, I tried waiting until after the points reset to handle traffic violations, but I regretted it. If you have unpaid fines before the points reset, you'll still have to pay them afterward, not to mention the increased fines and the inconvenience it causes to your normal car usage. Once, I was almost pulled over by traffic police. It's best not to delay—handle them promptly via the app or at the traffic police station. If the points reset cycle is almost up, deal with it quickly to save yourself trouble. Also, learn more about traffic rules to avoid minor mistakes turning into major issues—safety first.
Driving is part of my daily routine, and it's best not to wait until the point reset to deal with traffic violations. Point reset means the deduction points are cleared, but the violation records remain. Failing to handle them promptly can lead to legal consequences. I've encountered several drivers who waited like this, only to face increased fines and impacts on their credit records. It's better to handle traffic violations early; using a self-service terminal can get it done in minutes. Delaying only increases costs and is detrimental to your driving career.
