Points and New Drivers Act
Discussion
I passed my test in February 1990 and have done about 300,000 miles since without even being stopped by the police.
In early June i got 3 points for 48mph in a 40mph dual carriageway, deserted at 9am on a sunday. Oh well.
Last week I got another NIP, this time for 41 in a 30 zone. I remember what happened, I made a cock up and thought it was a 40 limit. Fair cop, etc.
In August 1994 I passed my motorbike test. The second three points were on the bike. Under the New Drivers Act of 1995, drivers have a 2 year probation period after passing, during which points count double. I'm hoping that this only applies to the first test you passed, not the second, otherwise I am now on 9 points, not 6 which is bad enough.
Can anyone clarify this? Do I just end up with the normal 6 points?
In early June i got 3 points for 48mph in a 40mph dual carriageway, deserted at 9am on a sunday. Oh well.
Last week I got another NIP, this time for 41 in a 30 zone. I remember what happened, I made a cock up and thought it was a 40 limit. Fair cop, etc.
In August 1994 I passed my motorbike test. The second three points were on the bike. Under the New Drivers Act of 1995, drivers have a 2 year probation period after passing, during which points count double. I'm hoping that this only applies to the first test you passed, not the second, otherwise I am now on 9 points, not 6 which is bad enough.
Can anyone clarify this? Do I just end up with the normal 6 points?
The new drivers act only affects people passing their first driving test, putting you on probation from when you pass your first full test. You are ok because you passed your test in 1990.
From www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/endorsem.htm
6. The Road Traffic ( New Drivers) Act 1995
This Act will affect you if you passed your first GB driving test after 1 June 1997 when it came into force. If the number of valid penalty points shown on your driving licence total 6 or more during the two year probationary period immediately following your first driving test, your full driving licence will be revoked by DVLA until such time as you pass a further driving test.
Basically, you obtained a full licence for the first time before 1/5/97 so you do not incur the probationary period. You have the full 12 points to play with.
From www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/endorsem.htm
6. The Road Traffic ( New Drivers) Act 1995
This Act will affect you if you passed your first GB driving test after 1 June 1997 when it came into force. If the number of valid penalty points shown on your driving licence total 6 or more during the two year probationary period immediately following your first driving test, your full driving licence will be revoked by DVLA until such time as you pass a further driving test.
Basically, you obtained a full licence for the first time before 1/5/97 so you do not incur the probationary period. You have the full 12 points to play with.
Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff