Is the first violation in Qingdao exempted once a year?

Yes, first-time offenders in Qingdao are exempted once a year. Eligible motor vehicle owners can apply for exemption from fines and deduction points for a road traffic safety violation, and the traffic police department can give warning and punishment. If you apply for "exemption from punishment for first offenders", the traffic police department will take the initiative to push the information that can apply for "exemption from punishment for first offenders" to the eligible applicants' mobile phones. After receiving the information, the applicant can apply by SMS, WeChat, Weibo and mobile phone client.