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.