How many days in advance can points be deducted before the driver's license score is cleared?
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Points can be deducted on the day before the scoring cycle of the driver's license is cleared, and there is no regulation requiring points to be deducted ten days in advance. However, traffic violations must be handled within the current scoring cycle; otherwise, the record of the violations will be carried over to the next scoring cycle, resulting in the next scoring cycle not starting from 0 points. Calculation method of the driver's license scoring cycle: The cycle is calculated from the day the driver's license is initially obtained, with every 12 months constituting a cycle. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," Article 65, the cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is initially obtained. Others: Based on the severity of road traffic safety violations, the points deducted at one time are categorized into five types: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I know the ins and outs of the driver's license point system. The points on your license reset once a year, on a fixed date—specifically, the anniversary of the date you first obtained your license. There's no such thing as a 'grace period' where you can rack up points a few days before the reset without consequences. As soon as you violate traffic rules, whether it's speeding or failing to yield to pedestrians, the points are immediately added to your current cycle's total. For example, if your reset date is July 1st and you run a red light on June 29th, those points still count toward the cycle that's about to reset. If your total points are close to 12 and you accidentally exceed that limit, you'll have to retake the written exam or attend a traffic school—a real hassle. That's why it's crucial to drive carefully at all times and develop good habits. Don't think you can let your guard down just because the reset is near. Safe driving is the ultimate way to avoid points, protecting both yourself and pedestrians.
