What to Do If Traffic Violations Are Not Handled Before Driver's License Points Clearance?
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If traffic violations are not handled before the driver's license points clearance, the points will not be cleared. It is recommended to handle the violations and pay the fines as soon as possible. If the accumulated points reach 12 within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall detain the motor vehicle driver's license.
I encountered this situation last year when I found an unpaid parking ticket just a few days before my driver's license points were due to be cleared. I rushed to the traffic police station, but the staff informed me that if the violation records weren't settled, the points wouldn't reset at the start of the new cycle and would carry over to the next year. I quickly used the Traffic Management 12123 app to handle it, which allowed the points to clear properly. Now, I've developed a habit of checking for violations half a month before my license's expiration date. If I find any issues, I address them immediately to avoid starting the new cycle with points. Especially with violations caught by electronic surveillance, you need to be extra careful as they won't alert you proactively.
Several veteran drivers in our team often remind each other not to delay handling traffic violations before the driver's license points are reset. Once, a colleague's license was supposed to be cleared, but due to an unprocessed speeding ticket, he got 6 points deducted right at the start of the new cycle. It takes three to five working days to process violations as the system needs time to update the status. It's recommended to check violation records through the local traffic police's official WeChat account for the most accurate information. If the violation involves point deductions and fines, timely payment is necessary to complete the processing procedure. I usually check my records a month in advance, so there's enough time to address any issues found.
