Will the points be reset after renewing the driver's license?
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Driver's license renewal does not reset the points. After renewing the driver's license, the points are handled according to specific regulations. Relevant information is as follows: Pay fines before the expiration of validity: Pay fines before the expiration of validity of the "Driver's License": After renewal, the points for the current scoring cycle will be cleared. If fines are paid after the expiration of validity, the points will be carried over to the next scoring cycle. Regulations on driver's license renewal: If a motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of the driver's license, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period. If the driver has not accumulated 12 points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, they can renew it for a long-term valid driver's license.
I just renewed my driver's license not long ago, it was actually late last year when the old one expired. After getting the new license, my penalty points remained unchanged—they're still recorded in the system with no reset. Typically, driver's license points operate on an annual cycle and reset automatically, but renewal itself doesn't trigger this. I remember queuing at the DMV, going through the procedures, taking a brief medical check, paying the fee, and then receiving the new license booklet. I casually asked about the points, and the staff clarified that any previous deductions, like those for speeding or running red lights, would carry over post-renewal. This got me reflecting on my driving habits—I usually drive cautiously with few violations, hence the low points. My advice: don't count on license renewal to wipe your slate clean; safe driving is what matters. Follow traffic rules diligently to avoid point penalties. Points aren't reset upon license renewal—they only clear at the end of the annual cycle.
