Does Unprocessed Traffic Violation Affect Point Reset?
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Unprocessed traffic violations do not affect the reset of the driver's license points, but the violation records will be carried over to the next scoring cycle, affecting its usage. The following are the impacts of not handling violations promptly: 1. Late fees: If the penalty decision is made on-site by traffic police, it must be processed within 15 days; otherwise, late fees will be incurred. 2. Vehicle impoundment: If there are more than 3 violation records, they must be reduced to fewer than 3 promptly. Otherwise, if stopped and checked by traffic police, the vehicle may be impounded. 3. Impact on vehicle annual inspection: Violation points must be processed within one scoring cycle and before the vehicle's annual inspection; otherwise, the vehicle cannot undergo the inspection.
Unpaid traffic violations will definitely affect the point reset. Points are usually cleared automatically at the end of each year, but if violations remain unprocessed, those penalty records will still be in the system, making it impossible to clear the points. I made this mistake myself—I thought a speeding ticket wasn’t urgent and delayed paying it until the next year, only to find the points still there. Later, during my annual vehicle inspection, I got stuck and had to pay the fine first. Unpaid tickets can also incur late fees, and the longer you wait, the more you’ll pay. Not to mention, it can affect vehicle transfers or insurance applications. I recommend using a mobile app to check for violations and handling them immediately when they appear. Don’t wait until big problems arise to regret it—safe driving is the real money-saver.
As someone who has driven for many years, I can clearly say that unresolved traffic violations absolutely interfere with point clearance. It's true that driver's license points are reset once a year, but if traffic fines remain unsettled, those points stay deducted and accumulate. Exceeding the limit will get your license revoked. This may also affect your annual vehicle inspection. A friend of mine had his car locked from transactions due to minor unpaid violations. More practically, fines snowball over time - handling them early saves both hassle and money. Developing a habit of regularly checking violation records is the safest approach.
