Is the cumulative points on a driver's license the points deducted or the remaining points?
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Driver's license cumulative points refer to the points deducted. Below is additional information: 1. Driver's license cumulative points: These are the accumulated penalty points for traffic violations by a driver within a scoring cycle (12 months). If a motor vehicle driver's points do not reach 12 within a scoring cycle and all fines have been paid, the points will be cleared; if there are unpaid fines even if the points do not reach 12, the points will carry over to the next scoring cycle. 2. Points: If the points are 0, it means there are no records of traffic violation deductions; if there are points, it indicates that corresponding points have been deducted for violations. Based on the severity of road traffic violations, the points deducted at one time can be: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, or 1 point.
I remember when I first got my driver's license last year, I was completely confused about this 'accumulated points' system. At first, I thought it referred to remaining points, like health points in a game. Later, my instructor told me it actually means deducted points—every traffic violation results in penalty points deducted from the total 12 points, and the accumulated number represents the total deductions. Looking back now, this system is truly important as it reminds us to drive safely. Once too many points are deducted, you have to attend training and retake tests. I often download the 12123 APP to check my records—it clearly lists violation details and point deduction history, saving me from constantly worrying about how many points I have left. Anyway, the higher the accumulated points, the more dangerous driving behaviors you’ve committed, so avoiding speeding and running red lights is the way to go.
My husband has been driving for over a decade, and he always says 'accumulated penalty points are the deducted points,' meaning the total points that have been penalized. Like that time he was speeding on the highway and got 6 points deducted at once, his accumulated points went up. Nowadays, in the smart era, you can easily check your penalty point records through online platforms, making it convenient to manage your remaining points. This system really encourages safe driving because if you reach 12 points, your license is at risk and you must retake the test. From our family's experience, regularly checking your points can give you peace of mind and prevent major issues. So, don’t misunderstand it as remaining points; it’s a warning line reminding you of your behavior.
