How long does it take to restore 12 points after the driver's license is cleared?
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Starting from the date of the first issuance of the driver's license, a 12-month period is considered as one scoring cycle. After paying the fine and passing the scoring cycle, the points are automatically restored. The rules related to the clearance of driver's license points are as follows: 1. Less than 12 points: If the points recorded for violations in a scoring cycle are less than 12, the scoring system will automatically clear the points from the previous scoring cycle (after paying the fine) at the beginning of the next scoring cycle. 2. Full 12 points: If the driver accumulates 12 points, they must attend a study session and pass the subject one test at the vehicle management office where the license was issued or where the violation occurred (if the driver accumulates 12 points twice consecutively in a scoring cycle, they must also pass the subject three test after upgrading). Only after passing the test can the points be cleared. Otherwise, the driver's license cannot be used normally.
After my last driving license points were completely deducted and reset to zero, they automatically restored to 12 points at the end of the scoring cycle without any additional waiting time. The driving license scoring cycle is generally one year, starting from the date the license was issued, and it resets after twelve full months. For example, I had points deducted the year before last, but by driving carefully without any violations until the end of the year, my points naturally restored to full. It’s important to always practice safe driving—avoid speeding or illegal parking—as excessive points deductions can affect insurance costs and even lead to temporary license suspension. In short, points reset at the end of the cycle as simply as a mobile data plan renewing, but I recommend using a traffic app to monitor point deductions for better habit management.
