Does the Demerit Point Cycle Change When Renewing a Driver's License?

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Renewing a driver's license does not change the demerit point cycle. Definition of Demerit Point Cycle: The demerit point cycle refers to the cumulative period for recording traffic violations (i.e., the demerit point cycle), which lasts for 12 months with a maximum of 12 points. It is calculated from the date the driver's license was initially issued. Calculation of Demerit Point Cycle: The demerit point cycle starts from the date the driver's license was obtained. For example, if the license was obtained on November 4th, then the next November 4th marks the start of a new demerit point cycle. If the accumulated points within a 12-month cycle do not exceed 12 and all fines are paid before the cycle ends, the points will be automatically reset to zero at the start of the next cycle. However, any unpaid fines will carry over to the next cycle, and points will continue to accumulate accordingly. If the total points exceed 12, the driver will need to undergo training to have them removed.