On which year does the last day of driver's license demerit points count?
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It is necessary to compare the demerit date with the initial license issuance date, as the cumulative penalty point cycle for road traffic safety violations is 12 months with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the initial license issuance date, and so on in a continuous cycle. The following is relevant information about violation handling: 1. On-site violations: If the vehicle commits an on-site violation, such as illegal parking caught by traffic police on-site, it must be processed within 15 days. After 15 days, a 3% late fee will be charged daily. 2. Electronic surveillance: Violations captured by electronic surveillance do not need to be processed within 15 days, but must be handled before the vehicle's annual inspection.
I remember driving for many years. The demerit point cycle for a driver's license starts from the date you first obtained it, with each cycle lasting 12 months. Points deducted on the very last day definitely count towards the current cycle because that day is still before the cycle ends. I once got caught by a camera for a violation right at the tail end of the cycle and had points deducted. When the points were supposed to reset, they didn't, and I ended up with a full 12 points, having to retake the written test. It was quite a hassle. This is important because points can be automatically cleared when the cycle ends, but getting points deducted on the last day might push you over the limit, which can have serious consequences. It's advisable to regularly check your point status on the app and avoid risky driving behaviors at least half a month before the cycle ends. Safety first.
When I first got my driver's license, I didn't understand these details and was curious about which date traffic violations would be attributed to. Later, after checking the traffic rules, I learned that the scoring cycle is exactly 12 months from the date of license issuance, and violations are recorded in the cycle on which they occur. Violations on the last day definitely count for the current year and won't be carried over to the next cycle. Once, I almost sped near the end of my cycle, but fortunately, I restrained myself. Everyone should pay attention to their license dates to avoid impulsive driving in the final days. Otherwise, exceeding the points limit can't be cleared, and dealing with fines plus retaking tests is extremely annoying.