How Long Are Driving License Demerit Points Retained?

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Generally, driving license demerit points are retained for one year. As long as the driver does not accumulate 12 demerit points within a year, the demerit points will be automatically cleared at the start of the next year, resetting the driving license score to zero. However, traffic violation records will remain until the driver settles the corresponding traffic fines; otherwise, they will be permanently retained. Below are relevant details: 1. Reaching 12 points: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 demerit points within one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain their driving license. 2. Mandatory training: The driver must attend a seven-day training program on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 15 days at either the issuing authority of their driving license or the traffic management department where the violation occurred. After completing the training, the vehicle management office must conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the driver passes the exam, their demerit points will be cleared, and their driving license will be returned. If they fail, they must continue attending training and retaking the exam.