The number of points on your driving license depends on your country and its points system, but here are key details for some regions:
Luxembourg
- All driving licenses start with 12 points. Points are deducted based on the severity of traffic offences.
- Points are deducted for each offence, but never all at once. For multiple offences, the maximum deduction is 6 points for misdemeanours or 8 points if at least one felony is involved.
- You can recover points by driving responsibly or voluntarily taking an awareness course.
- You can check your points balance online via MyGuichet.lu using your LuxTrust login or in person at the SNCA
United Kingdom
- Drivers start with a clean license; penalty points are added for offences.
- You can accumulate up to 12 points within 3 years before risking disqualification.
- New drivers (less than 2 years licensed) face disqualification if they reach 6 points.
- Points stay on your license for 3 years but remain on your driving record for 4 or 11 years depending on the offence severity.
- You can check your points online via the UK Government website using your license number, National Insurance number, and postcode
France
- Driving licenses carry up to 12 points initially.
- Points are deducted for Highway Code offences or accidents involving injury.
- You are informed by post about point deductions.
- You can check your points online via the official "Mes points permis" service using your license file number or FranceConnect identity.
- There may be a time lag between offences and point updates
Summary
- Most systems start with 12 points on a driving license.
- Points are deducted for traffic offences and can lead to suspension if too many are accumulated.
- You can check your current points online or by official request, depending on your country.
- Points usually remain on your record for several years before expiring or being removed.
If you specify your country, I can provide more precise instructions on how to check your points.
