When will the demerit points on the driver's license be cleared?
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If the demerit points accumulated on a driver's license within a scoring period do not reach 12 points, the scoring system will automatically clear the points from the previous scoring period at the start of the next scoring period after all fines are paid. However, if the driver accumulates 12 points, they must attend a study session and pass the subject one exam at the vehicle management office where the license was issued to have the points cleared. Failure to do so will result in the driver's license being suspended for normal use. A driver's license, also known as a driving permit, is officially called a motor vehicle driving license. It is a legal document issued by the administrative authorities to individuals who have learned to drive motor vehicles, mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the required exams, permitting them to operate specific types of motor vehicles.
I used to frequently get confused about the driver's license point deduction cycle, but later I specifically researched and figured it out. Actually, points aren't calculated based on the calendar year, but rather on the 12-month cycle starting from the date you obtained your license. For example, if I got my license on July 15th, then each annual cycle would run from this year's July 16th to next year's July 15th. On the day the cycle ends, as long as you haven't accumulated 12 points within the year and all fines have been settled, the system will automatically reset the points to zero at midnight the next day. However, if you accumulate 12 points, you must first attend a study session and pass an exam before the points can be cleared. A special reminder: never wait until just a few days before the point reset to handle traffic violations, as any system delays could cause major issues.
As a frequent long-distance driver, I'm very familiar with the demerit point rules. The key to when your driver's license points reset depends on your initial license issuance date. For example, if your license was issued on May 20th, then 365 days from that date marks a complete demerit point cycle. If you haven't accumulated more than 11 points during this period, your points will reset on May 20, 2024. However, you must ensure all fines are paid; unpaid fines will carry over points to the next cycle. If you accumulate a full 12 points during your probationary period, it's even more troublesome as your license will be revoked directly. I recommend installing the Traffic Management 12123 app on your phone to check your cycle end date anytime. Handling violations two weeks in advance is the safest approach.
