What to Do When the Driving License Points Have Not Been Reset by the Due Date?
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Reasons and solutions for driving license points not being reset by the due date: 1. Outstanding fines - unpaid fines will carry over the demerit points to the next cycle, so fines should be paid promptly; 2. Accumulated points exceeding 12 - points will not reset automatically after reaching 12, requiring completion of a training course and passing an exam to clear them; 3. If neither applies, it might be due to delayed online data updates, and verification should be done with the traffic police department. Additional information: Consequences of not handling traffic violations promptly: 1. Failure to settle violations before vehicle inspection will result in inspection failure. 2. Violations must be processed before the end of the demerit point cycle, with those exceeding 12 points requiring training and passing an exam to continue driving. 3. Overdue violations exceeding 12 points will lead to license revocation, while those under 12 will carry over to the next cycle. 4. Vehicle transfer requires all violations to be settled, otherwise the new owner will be responsible for them.
I also encountered the situation last year where my points didn’t reset on the clearing date, and I was really worried at first. After thinking carefully, I realized there might be some unresolved violations. I quickly checked my records on the Traffic Management 12123 app, and sure enough, there was an unpaid speeding ticket. After handling it, I waited three days, and the points were automatically restored. Currently, the traffic management system synchronization takes time, especially at the end of the month when the workload is heavier, making it even slower. It’s best to first check if there are any outstanding fines—you can do this right on your phone. If you’re sure everything has been handled but the points still haven’t reset, I recommend going directly to the DMV counter to refresh the system. Bring your ID card and driver’s license, and the staff can sort it out for you in just two minutes.
