What happens if traffic violation points on a driver's license are not handled?
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If the accumulated points on a driver's license do not reach 12 and are not handled, the demerit points will carry over to the next scoring cycle. If the accumulated points reach 12 and are not handled, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of the driver's license. Below are detailed explanations: Explanation 1: If a motor vehicle driver's accumulated points within a scoring cycle do not reach 12 and all fines have been paid, the points will be cleared. Explanation 2: If the accumulated points do not reach 12 but there are unpaid fines, the points will carry over to the next scoring cycle. Explanation 3: If a motor vehicle driver's accumulated points reach 12 or more twice within a scoring cycle, in addition to having the driver's license confiscated, attending mandatory courses, and taking exams as stipulated in Article 23, the driver must also undergo a driving skills test.
Last year, I was driving a company car to deliver documents and got 3 points deducted for speeding. I didn't handle the ticket in time, and the fine doubled when it expired. If the points accumulate to 12, you have to attend traffic school for a week and take a test, which is a real hassle. Now I check my violation records every month and recommend setting up phone reminders to avoid forgetting. Related point: A friend in a similar situation affected their annual inspection, almost delaying an important appointment—causing both inconvenience and extra costs. Safety comes first when driving; don't let small issues become big problems. Developing good habits can save a lot of trouble.
