⚠️ Can I lose my licence for too many penalty points?

With conditions

Quick answer

It depends how many you gather: at 15 penalty points, the licence is suspended. Penalty points accumulate for traffic breaches. When you reach 15 points, your right to drive is suspended for 30 days the first time; if you gather 15 points again within 12 months of the last suspension's end, the suspension is 60 days. The good news: penalty points are cancelled 6 months after the breach date, if you don't gather more. Also, the suspension of the right to drive cancels all points accumulated up to that moment. The suspension period can be reduced by a third, under certain conditions (including paying the fine), but not for repeat offenders who gather 15 points again within 12 months. In short: yes, you risk suspension at 15 points, but points expire in 6 months.

📋 The rules

At 15 points: suspension 30 days (first time)
Repeat within 12 months: suspension 60 days
Points are cancelled 6 months after the breach
Suspension wipes all accumulated points
Reduction by a third possible (with the fine paid)

🔓 Exceptions

Repeat offenders (15 points again in 12 months): no suspension reduction
Suspension reduction: conditioned on paying the fine
Serious breaches: can directly trigger suspension or licence cancellation

⚠️ Penalties & fines

At 15 penalty points, the right to drive is suspended: 30 days the first time, 60 days if you gather 15 points again within 12 months of the last suspension. Driving with a suspended licence is a crime, far more serious. To get the licence back, you must observe the suspension period and, where applicable, take a test. The period can be reduced by a third, but only if you pay the fine that led to the suspension before the request and you aren't a repeat offender. To avoid trouble: drive carefully, pay fines on time and remember that points are cancelled in 6 months if you commit no further breaches. Check your penalty points periodically.

📎 Official sources

Last verified: 2026-06-20

❓ Frequently asked

At how many points is the licence suspended?

The licence is suspended at 15 accumulated penalty points. The suspension is 30 days the first time. If you gather 15 points again within 12 months of the last suspension's end, the period rises to 60 days. Driving with a suspended licence is a crime.

How long do penalty points stay?

Penalty points are cancelled 6 months after the date the breach was committed, provided you don't gather more in the meantime. Also, the suspension of the right to drive cancels all points accumulated up to that moment, giving a fresh start.

Can I reduce the suspension period?

Yes, under certain conditions. The suspension period can be reduced by a third, but you must first pay the fine applied for the breach that led to the suspension. The reduction isn't granted to repeat offenders who gathered 15 points again within 12 months of the last suspension's end.

What happens if I drive with a suspended licence?

Driving with a suspended licence is a crime, far more serious than a mere contravention. You risk a criminal penalty under the Penal Code, on top of prolonging the problems with your licence. So during the suspension period you must not drive any vehicle on public roads.

How do I check my penalty points?

You can check your penalty points at police units or via the official platforms available. It's useful to track them periodically, especially if you recently got fines with points, so you know how close you are to the 15-point threshold and avoid suspension.

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