Why hasn't my 12 points been restored after one year of holding a driver's license?
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Within 15 days, you need to take the voucher issued by the traffic police team to the local vehicle management office to complete the study procedures, and take the theoretical test at the driving school. After that, you can go to collect your driver's license. If you fail to accept the treatment within 15 days, the traffic police team will announce it online and directly revoke your driver's license.
I just encountered this situation and specifically went to the DMV to inquire. The 12 points on your driver's license are not calculated based on the calendar year, but rather a one-year cycle starting from the day you first obtained your license. For example, if you got your license in May last year, the points will reset in May this year. Another key point: you must first pay all traffic fines and complete any required learning or tests before the system automatically restores the 12 points. Last week, my cousin had an unpaid parking ticket, so his points didn't reset on time. After paying it the next day, everything went back to normal. I recommend checking the Traffic Management 12123 APP to see if there are any outstanding violation records.
I know exactly how you feel! There are several strict conditions for resetting your driver's license points: You must clear all violations from the previous cycle, including paying fines and completing required study/exams for deducted points. If you've had 12 points deducted but didn't retake the theory test, your points definitely won't be restored. Also, the scoring cycle follows your initial license issuance date, not the New Year's calendar. I remember my colleague got caught by this last year - he had 6 points deducted for running a red light but didn't handle it promptly, so his points got stuck at 6 when the cycle ended. You'd better visit the DMV immediately to pull a violation list and complete any pending procedures asap.
