How long is the driver's license point renewal period?
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A driver's license has a scoring cycle of 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points, calculated from the date of the initial issuance of the license. For example, if the license was issued on January 1st, then every year on this day, the points on the license will be reset. This cycle continues repeatedly. More detailed information is as follows: Point clearance method: If the penalty points incurred during a scoring cycle do not reach 12 points, the scoring system will automatically reset the points from the previous cycle (after fines are paid) at the start of the next scoring cycle. If the points reach 12, the driver must attend a training session and pass the subject one exam at the local vehicle management office where the license was issued or where the violation occurred (if the points reach 12 twice consecutively in a scoring cycle, the subject three exam must also be passed after additional training) before the points can be cleared. Otherwise, the driver's license cannot be used normally. Legal basis: According to Article 25 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," if a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points and refuses to attend the training notified by the traffic management department of the public security authority or to take the exam, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of the driver's license.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, don't get confused about the license point reset timing. Your demerit points are only reset at midnight on the anniversary date of your license issuance each year, not on New Year's Day or a fixed month. For example, if I got my license on May 5th, all previously deducted points will be completely cleared by next May 5th without any trace. This design is quite user-friendly, giving drivers a chance to start fresh after mistakes - unlike reckless newbies who accumulate full points from speeding and get suspended. Before the reset, it's best to check if all traffic violations have been settled, otherwise you'll be stuck with uncleared points. Ultimately, safety comes first. The annual reset reminds me to drive steadily, avoid incidents and deductions, saving both trouble and money while staying lawful.
