What does 0 points on a driver's license mean?
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Having 0 accumulated points on the Traffic Management 12123 platform indicates that the driver has not been penalized for any violations of road traffic safety laws. The cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points. The clearance date for the driver's license points is the issuance date on the license, when the system automatically resets the points annually. The scoring cycle is calculated from the "initial license issuance date" on the driver's license, with one year constituting a cycle, and this process repeats continuously. If the points deducted within a year are relatively few, by the next cycle, they will automatically reset to zero, starting again from 12 points. Article 68 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" states that if a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain their motor vehicle driver's license. If a driver's license (holder) does not accumulate 12 points within a scoring cycle and all fines have been paid, the points will be cleared. If the points have not reached 12 but there are unpaid fines, the points will carry over to the next scoring cycle.
A driver's license with 0 points means it has never incurred any traffic violation deductions. Having driven on the road for over a decade, I know this best—it's like a blank slate, proving no running of red lights, speeding, or illegal parking while driving. The traffic police system initially awards every new driver a full 12 points, and if you've never committed any infractions, the points remain untouched. This is especially crucial for driving confidence, as I've seen people have their licenses suspended and required to retake courses due to excessive point deductions. To maintain 0 points, daily habits must be steady: don’t exceed speed limits, watch traffic signals carefully at intersections, and absolutely no phone use while driving. I’ve also noticed that insurance premiums are significantly lower, saving money and giving family members greater peace of mind. Remember, driving records are updated annually, easily checked on the traffic management app—keeping it clean is the most reliable approach.
A friend of mine keeps getting fined for speeding, and his license points are all over the place. Having 0 points on your driver's license means you follow the rules and have never been registered for a violation. It sounds simple, but it's actually the result of daily habits. For example, I always wear my seatbelt and never use my phone while driving—these small actions make a big difference. Once, he asked why his insurance was so expensive, and it's because of his history of point deductions. The system automatically monitors everything, and having 0 points is like having a clean driving record—it saves you both hassle and money. I recommend new drivers download traffic management apps to check their status and avoid careless mistakes that lead to unexpected point deductions—after all, retaking driving lessons is time-consuming and exhausting.
