What to Do When Accumulating 24 Points in a Scoring Cycle?
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A scoring cycle reaching 24 points requires retaking Subject One and Subject Three of the driving test. Below are the relevant details: 1. Scoring Cycle: According to Article 65 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driving license is initially obtained. 2. Scoring Rules: If a motor vehicle driver's points in a scoring cycle do not reach 12 and all fines have been paid, the points will be cleared; if the points do not reach 12 but there are unpaid fines, the points will carry over to the next scoring cycle.
Last time I drove carelessly and committed too many violations, accumulating a full penalty within the scoring cycle—reaching 24 points was a complete nightmare. I had to immediately drop everything and rush to the local traffic police station to register for traffic safety education and testing. The whole process dragged on for seven days straight, with daily lectures on traffic rules that nearly drove me crazy. The exam was quite tough, and passing it on the first try was mandatory—otherwise, my driver's license would be at risk. Only afterward did I realize that such a high penalty affects insurance costs and could even disrupt work commutes. So, I advise everyone to drive responsibly and not be as reckless as I was, to avoid unnecessary trouble and wasted time resolving it. Once the points are reset, drive cautiously and avoid repeating mistakes—safety always comes first.
