How long does it take to restore 12 points after passing the full score exam?

[VanLucy]

After passing the full score exam, the restoration time for the 12 points is 24:00 on the day before the new scoring cycle, which is 0:00 on the day the new scoring cycle begins. Below is an introduction to the relevant content regarding the deduction of 12 points on a driver's license: 1. Cannot drive: If the driver's license accumulates a deduction of 12 points, driving is not allowed. 2. License suspension: The traffic management department of the public security authority shall suspend the motor vehicle driver's license. 3. Attend training: The motor vehicle driver must attend a seven-day training on road traffic safety laws within fifteen days at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred.

[ColinRose]

After passing the full-score exam, your points are reset to zero, but you can't immediately regain the full 12 points. You'll have to wait until the start of your next scoring cycle. Each driver's license scoring cycle typically lasts a full year, starting from the date you first obtained your license. For example, last June I had 12 points deducted but passed the test, but since my cycle starts on January 1st, I had to wait from June until the following January to fully recover my 12 points. During those five or six months in between, I drove with extreme caution, terrified of making any mistakes. I recommend checking the initial issuance date on your license to calculate how much time is left in your current cycle—planning ahead can help reduce the waiting period.

[DePaislee]

After having your driver's license deducted 12 points, passing the full-score exam will reset your points to zero, but the full restoration to 12 points must wait until the official end of the scoring cycle. This process is stipulated by traffic laws, with the scoring cycle generally based on the year of your initial license issuance. If you pass the exam just before the cycle's end, you might only need to wait a few weeks or a month for restoration; however, if the cycle has just begun, you'll have to patiently wait for over half a year. I've researched this situation before—technically, you can drive normally after passing the exam, but your points start from zero. For road safety, it's best to regularly check your license's cycle date to avoid the awkward scenario of losing all your driving points due to negligence.

[SanLaila]

Passing the full-score exam clears your points to zero, but you'll need to patiently wait for the new scoring cycle to fully restore your 12 points. The scoring cycle restarts annually based on your driver's license's initial issuance date. After passing, you can drive without restrictions, but with zero points—so stay vigilant! The waiting period varies, from a few weeks to nearly ten months. I recommend using this time to reflect on driving habits—review traffic rules or join a driving club to improve skills. Safety comes first; point restoration is secondary. Focus less on the timeline and more on ensuring safety for yourself and others.