How long does it take for the driving license points to be restored to 12?
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The restoration of driving license points to 12 is based on the date of issuance of the driving license, with a scoring cycle lasting 12 months. For example: if the driving license was issued on March 6th, then the scoring cycle will last until March 5th of the following year. At 24:00 on March 5th, the driving license points will be reset, and a new scoring cycle will begin from March 5th. Each scoring cycle of the driving license has 12 points, with a maximum deduction of 11 points. As long as the points are not completely deducted, it will not affect the use of the license. Otherwise, the driving license will be detained by the traffic management department of the public security organ, and the holder will need to retake the subject one exam. For Class A and B driving licenses, there will also be corresponding downgrade penalties.
I've paid special attention to the driver's license point restoration because I once had points deducted for speeding. According to traffic laws, the scoring cycle is 12 months, starting from the day you first obtained your license. If your deducted points don't reach 12 within this cycle, the system will automatically restore your points to 12 on the anniversary of your license issuance date. However, if you accumulate 12 points during this period, you'll face serious consequences: you must register at the vehicle management office for a seven-day traffic regulation course and retake the theory test (Subject 1). Only after passing can your points be reset. Remember to check your point reset date at year-end and avoid violations near the critical deadline.
