Is the driving license automatically renewed with 12 points every year?

[AliyahLee]

Driving license points are renewed based on the scoring cycle, which is one year after the date the license was obtained. According to Article 65 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations (i.e., the scoring cycle) is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driving license was first issued. Depending on the severity of the road traffic safety violation, the points deducted for a single violation can be one of five types: 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, or 1 point. Penalties for deducting 12 points from a driving license: The motor vehicle driver must, within 15 days, report to the traffic management department of the public security authority at the place where the driving license was issued or where the violation occurred to participate in a seven-day study of road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Solutions for deducting 12 points from a driving license: After the motor vehicle driver completes the study, the vehicle management office must conduct a test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the test is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driving license will be returned. If the test is failed, the driver must continue to participate in study and testing. If the driver refuses to participate in the study or take the test, the traffic management department of the public security authority will announce the suspension of their motor vehicle driving license.

[DelKatherine]

When I first started learning to drive, I was also curious whether the driver's license points would automatically reset to 12 every year. Actually, that's not the case. The points on a driver's license are cleared at the end of each scoring cycle, which typically lasts 12 months, starting from the date of issuance. If no points are deducted during this period, the score automatically returns to the full 12 points upon expiration. However, if there are violations resulting in point deductions, such as a 6-point deduction for speeding, the score drops to 6 and only resets to 12 after the cycle ends. It’s not an annual automatic 'refresh' of points but rather the clearance of old deductions at the end of the cycle. The year I got my license, I had points deducted once, but after remembering the cycle end date, I never got confused again. I recommend new drivers note their cycle date, check point changes via traffic apps, and develop safe driving habits to minimize violations and maintain stable points.

[Jenna]

As someone who has driven for over a decade, let me talk about driver's license points. It's a common misconception that 12 points are automatically given every year. The actual system operates on a scoring cycle, where demerit points are automatically reset to zero every 12 months. For example, if you were deducted 3 points in the first year, leaving you with 9, your points would reset to 12 at the start of the next cycle. If no points were deducted, they would still reset but without adding any. The key is that points are only adjusted at the end of the cycle and don't increase out of nowhere. I often remind friends to pay attention to their driving records—fewer violations naturally mean higher points. Losing all 12 points might require retaking the test, so safety comes first: avoid distracted driving. Checking points via mobile and regular vehicle maintenance can also reduce accident risks.

[DelBeau]

Every time we discuss driving safety, I emphasize the nature of driver's license points. They don't automatically renew to 12 points annually; instead, they reset to the initial value at the end of the scoring cycle. A standard cycle lasts 12 months. If you have 5 points left after deductions, they'll revert to 12 when the cycle ends; even with no deductions, they still reset. This isn't about rewarding new points but clearing old records. As a parent, I explain to my child that this promotes safe driving – fewer mistakes mean maintained good scores. In practice, I note the cycle start date and review my driving record annually to avoid surprises. By maintaining steady speeds and paying attention to road signs, point retention is practically worry-free.