When are points deducted for running a red light?
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Points for running a red light will be cleared only after the scoring cycle ends, the violation is processed, and the imposed fine is paid. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": 1. For motor vehicle drivers' road traffic violations, penalties and point deductions are executed simultaneously. If a motor vehicle driver commits two or more violations at once, the points should be calculated separately and accumulated. 2. If a motor vehicle driver disagrees with the penalty for a road traffic violation and applies for administrative reconsideration or files an administrative lawsuit, and the original penalty decision is altered or revoked after a legal ruling, the corresponding points will also be altered or revoked. 3. If a motor vehicle driver's points do not reach 12 within a scoring cycle and all fines have been paid, the points will be cleared. If any fines remain unpaid, the points will carry over to the next scoring cycle.
That time when I was driving to pick up my child from school, I ran a red light. A week later, I received a text message from the traffic police saying that my violation had been caught on camera. I hurried to the processing window and paid a fine of 200 yuan, and 6 points were deducted on the spot. The points on a driver's license are reset annually, with only 12 points per year. That time, I almost exceeded the limit and had to attend a traffic safety course. I usually don't run red lights, but that time I braked a bit too late. I'll be more careful next time. I suggest everyone avoid intersections with heavy traffic during peak hours to minimize distractions—safety is the most important thing.
I've been driving for over a decade. The point deduction for running a red light occurs after the traffic violation is confirmed, such as being caught by a camera or stopped by a traffic officer on the spot. The system records the violation, and you receive a notification to handle it at a designated location. After paying the fine, the points are automatically deducted. A single offense may deduct 6 points, with a total of 12 points per year. Accumulating too many points can lead to significant trouble. I remember my neighbor last year who delayed handling a red light violation and ended up with an additional fine. It's advisable to strictly adhere to traffic signals and not gamble with time and luck.
When I first got my driver's license, I was quite worried about traffic violations. I asked my friends and learned that running a red light only deducts points during the penalty processing, meaning the points are added to your driving record when you handle the ticket after receiving it. It's a deduction of 6 points at a time, and exceeding that requires attending classes and retaking the test. When driving, pay more attention to the surrounding road conditions and avoid distractions like playing with your phone.
