How long does it take for traffic violation records on a driver's license to be cleared?
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Traffic violation records on a driver's license will remain until the driver settles the traffic violation ticket, after which they will be cleared. Otherwise, the records will be retained indefinitely. As for the demerit points from traffic violations, as long as the driver does not accumulate 12 points within a year, the points will be automatically reset to zero at the start of the next year. Methods to check vehicle violations: 1. Visit the service halls of traffic police departments in various cities and districts to inquire via touchscreen terminals; 2. Log on to the official websites of local public security traffic management bureaus, locate the vehicle violation inquiry section, enter the license plate number and engine number, then click to inquire; 3. Call the inquiry hotline for information.
Last time when I dealt with a speeding ticket, I specifically consulted the DMV. The violation records on the driver's license won't be directly erased, but the system will automatically reset the demerit points 12 months after the fine is paid. There's a common misconception here—many people think the violation case is gone once it's settled, but in fact, the electronic records are permanently retained. When I renewed my license, I saw a three-year-old record for not wearing a seatbelt still in the system, though it no longer affects the current demerit points. It's important to note that if the fine is overdue, this cycle won't start counting, and additional late fees will be charged. Recently, while helping a friend check records, I noticed that the display methods vary across different provinces.
