Is there a restriction on deducting points a few days before the driver's license point reset?
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Points can be deducted at any time before the driver's license point reset, but it is not recommended to do so on the day before. Here are the relevant details: Reasons: If the penalty is issued on-site by traffic police, the driver can still pay the fine at the designated bank with the penalty decision notice and complete the violation processing before the point reset. However, for violations captured by electronic surveillance, the points may likely be carried over to the next scoring cycle. This is because violations caught by cameras need to be uploaded to the traffic management department's information system. While some regions may display the violation on the same day, many areas often require several days for data synchronization. Precautions: If you incur points, try to handle them promptly and avoid prolonged delays, especially for on-site penalties or penalty decision notices issued by traffic police. For point deductions, you generally need to pay the fine at the specified bank within 15 days of receiving the notice; otherwise, late fees will apply. Additionally, electronic monitoring violations can be processed by logging into the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Service Management Platform, selecting the violation processing service, and paying the fine.
Having driven for over a decade, I know all about driver's license points. The reset happens on a fixed date—it automatically renews every year on your license issuance anniversary. There's no such thing as 'points not being deducted in the first few days'—if you violate traffic rules, the points get added that very day, whether it's one day or one month before the reset. My advice? Don't overthink these details. What you should really worry about is driving lawfully all year, especially avoiding serious point deductions like speeding or running red lights. Make it a habit to check for violations regularly using apps or the traffic police website to monitor your points and prevent license suspension. Safety comes first—the annual point reset is just a small reminder, not an excuse to take risks.
My driving instructor taught me that the deduction points on your driver's license reset at the end of each annual cycle. Points are deducted from the moment you violate traffic rules, and there's no specific period saying you can't be penalized just before the reset date. As a new driver, I once got caught speeding right before my reset date, and the points were still deducted—I really regretted it. I recommend young drivers download a traffic law app to check their reset date; for example, mine is September 1st. Always pay attention to traffic signals and speed limits while driving, and don't rush to avoid accidents. Knowing the rules clearly makes driving much safer.
