How is the vehicle demerit point cycle calculated?
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The demerit point cycle for a driver's license starts from the date of initial issuance, with each cycle lasting 12 months. The details are as follows: 1. According to Article 55 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses': The cumulative demerit point cycle for traffic safety violations (i.e., the demerit point cycle) is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points, calculated from the date of initial issuance of the motor vehicle driver's license; 2. If the points do not reach 12 within a demerit point cycle: After paying the fines, the system will reset the points from the previous cycle and start recording anew; 3. If the points reach 12 within a demerit point cycle: The driver must attend a study session and pass an exam at the vehicle management office where the license was issued before the points can be reset; 4. Note: Drivers who commit serious violations may face a lifetime ban from obtaining a driver's license.
I remember first learning about the vehicle demerit point cycle shortly after getting my driver's license. The system calculates from the date the license was issued, with points automatically reset every 12 months as a cycle. For example, if the license was issued on January 1st, the points will be cleared on the next January 1st. However, if you accumulate 12 points within a cycle, you'll need to attend traffic regulation classes or take a test, otherwise your license will be suspended. Some people mistakenly think the points reset at the end of the calendar year, but it's actually a personalized date. I recommend setting a phone reminder and regularly checking your point status on the DMV app. Safe driving is key—reduce speeding or violations to avoid accumulating points. A friend of mine once forgot to handle a ticket, causing the points to carry over to the next cycle without being cleared, resulting in a one-month license suspension—big trouble. Developing good habits and tracking the date is crucial.
