Why does it show 11 points remaining when there are no traffic violations?

[StBentley]

The total score of a driver's license is 12 points. The remaining 11 points indicate that only 11 points are available for processing, not that 11 points have been deducted from the license. It means that if there are any traffic violations, there are still 11 points that can be deducted. You can check the violation records on the traffic violation platform. Below is relevant information about driver's license point deductions: 1. Driver's license point cycle: The point cycle is calculated from the date the driver's license was obtained. For example, if the license was obtained on November 4th, then November 4th marks the start of a point cycle, and the cycle ends on November 3rd of the following year. 2. Point deduction rules: Driver's license point deductions are penalties for traffic violations committed by the driver. Depending on the severity of the traffic violation, points can range from a maximum of 12 points to a minimum of 1 point per violation. The point cycle is equivalent to an inspection period. If a driver accumulates 12 points within one cycle, they lose their driving privileges. 3. Restoring driving privileges: Typically, drivers must complete no less than 7 days of traffic safety education and pass an exam before their driving privileges can be restored. Point deductions are meant to enforce compliance with traffic safety laws, thereby reducing the incidence of traffic accidents. However, in practice, the enforcement of point penalties often lacks seriousness and standardization, making the point system merely a formality.

[VonMalia]

I used to wonder about this issue too, until I asked a traffic police friend and found out the truth: A driver's license has 12 deductible points per year. When it shows '11 points remaining for processing,' it actually means you can still be deducted 11 points, indicating that you've only been penalized 1 point so far this year. However, some people may see deduction records even though they haven't received any tickets. This could be due to unnoticed violations, such as illegal parking where the ticket was mailed but you moved and didn't receive it. Another possibility is system delays, where violations processed last month only show point deductions this month. Additionally, under new regulations, some minor violations only result in warnings without point deductions, which might lead you to mistakenly believe there are no violation records. I recommend downloading the Traffic Management 12123 app to check your full record—it provides detailed information on each point deduction and the time it occurred, making it clearer than checking on the website.

[Remington]

Oh, I know this well! Last time my husband's driver's license showed the same thing, and we argued about it for a long time. Later, we figured it out: 12 points are the full score, and '11 points remaining for processing' actually means you've already used 1 point, with 11 points still available. A common situation is when you have a traffic violation caught by an electronic eye that wasn't handled in time, such as a warning for speeding less than 10%. Also, violations successfully reported by other drivers can silently deduct points. Additionally, the update time for points varies by region, and some cities may lock a portion of the points before the scoring cycle ends. I recommend going directly to the DMV counter to check—they have access to detailed backend records. Maybe you forgot about a lane violation from last year.

[VonKaden]

As an experienced driver, I've encountered similar situations before. I remember that time when I borrowed a friend's car and only found out about the violation after being caught on camera. Before the deduction cycle of your driver's license points resets, the 'remaining points' displayed indicate your currently available points. If it shows 11 points, it's highly likely that you've had 1 point deducted without noticing. For example, driving in the wrong lane on highways deducts 1 point, or being caught on camera not wearing a seatbelt. In some cities, failing to yield to pedestrians running red lights also results in a 1-point deduction. Additionally, handling other license-related matters might involve point deductions, such as processing violations for vehicles not registered under your name. It's best to develop the habit of checking for violations monthly. Nowadays, many car dashcams can directly connect to the traffic management system to push notifications.