Is the First-Time Violation Exemption for Cars Once a Year?

[McTyler]

According to national laws and regulations, the first-time violation exemption is granted once a year. First-Time Violation Exemption: The so-called "first-time violation exemption" means that eligible vehicle owners can apply for exemption from fines and points for one road traffic safety violation, and the traffic police department may issue a warning instead. Car Violations: Car violations refer to actions that contravene road traffic safety laws and traffic management regulations. For example, motor vehicles and pedestrians violating traffic management rules, as well as organizations, groups, enterprises, schools, or individuals occupying roads without approval from public security authorities for setting up stalls, parking vehicles, stacking materials, building sheds, conducting market trade, or engaging in other activities that obstruct traffic, are all considered car violations.

[PiperFitz]

I just finished dealing with my car issue. The 'first offense waiver' policy indeed provides one opportunity per year. Last week, I checked my records at the traffic police station, and the staff clearly stated that the 365-day eligibility period starts from the date of your first violation. However, this only applies to minor offenses with penalties of 6 points or less and fines under 200 yuan, such as accidentally crossing a line or temporary parking. Remember, serious violations like causing an accident or drunk driving are never eligible for waiver. The most convenient way is to apply through the 12123 APP by uploading your documents and submitting the request. Local policies vary slightly - for example, Shanghai doesn't even waive parking violations, so it's best to check your local traffic police's official account notices in advance.

[StJosiah]

A few days ago, I used the 'first offense exemption' for my car's traffic violation. This policy refreshes once a year, but note it's not based on the calendar year. For example, I got a parking violation exempted last July, and this March I successfully applied for a speeding exemption because the interval exceeded 365 days. However, there's a catch to note: the exempted violation is actually already recorded, so next time you won't get an exemption. When I applied via the 12123 app, the system directly showed 'Remaining exemptions in this cycle: 0'. As a reminder, rental cars or company vehicles usually don't qualify for this policy—it depends on the registration type shown on the vehicle license.

[MacAmara]

As an experienced driver who frequently helps friends handle traffic violations, I'm very familiar with the first-time offense waiver rules. Nationwide, it's basically standardized as one waiver quota per 12-month cycle, focusing on first-time minor offenses. However, last month while helping a neighbor, I noticed new changes: some cities have included occupying bus lanes in the waiver scope, but highway violations generally don't qualify. During the process, I found that the 12123 app sometimes misjudges - even when meeting the conditions, it may show application failure. In such cases, going directly to the service window is more reliable. I recommend noting down the date of your first violation and setting a reminder in your phone calendar for next time.