Road safety information

On probation - the first two years

Driving safely and within the law is the key to a points-free driving licence. However, it is easy to accumulate points if you drive in a dangerous manner or commit road traffic offences. Click here for information about offences and penalties.

If you clock up six or more points during the first two years, you will lose your licence and go back to being a learner. This means that you will have to reapply for a provisional licence and take the theory and practical test again.

And remember that if this happens you:-

• Cannot drive on a motorway
• Must display 'L' plates (again!)
• Can only drive with a driver aged 21 or over who has held a full licence for at least three years.

Insurance
Having your licence cancelled affects your insurance policy and you must tell your insurance company immediately - our you could invalidate your insurance.

The retest
The retest is just the same as the normal test - you must pay to take both parts again.

Further penalty points
If you pass a retest and run up more penalty points they will stay on your licence for four years.

If you accumulate 12 points within three years you could lose your licence for at least six months.

But it doesn't have to be this way. If you drive with care and apply the safe driving techniques that you will have picked up while a learner, you will avoid any penalty points on your licence.

Your licence is precious - why risk losing it?

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