What does a cumulative score of zero points on a driver's license mean?
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Cumulative score of 0 points means: The driver has not been penalized with points for violating road traffic safety laws. Relevant regulations: In addition to administrative penalties, the traffic management department of the public security authority implements a cumulative scoring system (hereinafter referred to as scoring) for motor vehicle drivers' road traffic safety violations, with a scoring cycle of 12 months. If a driver accumulates 12 points within one scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority will confiscate their motor vehicle driver's license. The driver must then participate in road traffic safety law and regulation training and take an exam as required. If the exam is passed, the points will be cleared and the driver's license returned; if the exam is failed, the driver must continue with training and exams.
A cumulative score of zero points on your driver's license means you have no traffic violations within a year, maintaining the full starting score unchanged. Having driven for nearly a decade, keeping my score at zero has always been my goal—it represents safety and reliability. For instance, avoiding speeding or drunk driving helps preserve this score. From my experience, this comes with minor perks, like lower insurance premiums; last year, my neighbor had to pay over a thousand dollars more due to point deductions. But more importantly, it's about building habits: before every trip, I check if my seatbelt is fastened, and I maintain a safe following distance to avoid rear-end collisions that could cost points. These small practices add up to safety. Once your points accumulate to 12, your license gets suspended, requiring a retest—a costly and time-consuming hassle. So, I advise new drivers to focus on rule details from the start, ensuring a spotless record forever.
