If you get 3 points on an auto licence (6 allowed total)

[yodjone]

Hi all. I have a strange question here. Dont know if anyone will know the answer. But basically I passed my test in July 2016 on Auto car licence, I may have had a red light issue (passed perhaps slightly over 2 seconds of it being on red, but not 100% on that) that may jepeordise me and get me 3 points (still nothing in the post yet) #touchwood and I Would in effect be running a fine line of 3 points remaining for the next 20 months or so. (in theory)

So i was wondering, If you get 3 points on an auto licence (6 allowed total) I was thinking, could you in effect apply for a manual test/license and then have an additional 6 points available if you passed for the first 2 years? or would you still only have 3 left in the first 2 years before you had to retake your test?

Also, what would happen if you failed your manual test, would i lose my automatic license? Or would I not be able to take a manual license at all?

Dont know if anyone would know the answer. But its something ive been thinking about

[yodjone]

Sheepshanks - If you want the full back story (Which i have already posted on another forum) - I was approaching them on green on a straight road as they went to amber, I commited to going through as my understanding initially as a new driver was you could do this when on amber, i was then told later the official rule was to stop on amber, anyway, after I had commited to going my GPS beeped at me indicating there was a speed camera nearby, which made me limit my speed somewhat as going through in a dilemma, which is why there was a 1/2 second delay after it had gone to red and me passing it. Turns out it wasnt a speed camera it was a traffic light camera sneekily hidden behind the bushes to catch cars out. I was 100% expecting something in the post, so far 7 days and nothing #touchwood - So I was worrying but feeling slightly better now. I have to wait 14 calendar days is my understanding. I do not speed and have my GPS set to beep whenever I do this as a deterrant/annoyance. The annoying thing is that it happened on a road I never go to usually, and its only in these occasional 'new' areas where any misshaps may occur, the roads near me that im on 95% of the time there would be no issues (admittedly no excuse)

and before i have any goody 2 shoes saying how badly in the wrong i was, yes I learnt from the mistake, it took me off guard. I am a new driver and was just worrying over any potential risk. It is annoying if something bad happens and i'd be running a fine line on 3 points leeway for the next 20 months. After all, It took me a long time to actually commit to doing lessons and passing, admittedly I shouldve got it out the way @ 18.

Edited by yodjone on Tuesday 13th September 18:03

[yodjone]

Thanks for the info Mr Will - Interestingly enough though, I read if you did aquire 6 points within your first 2 years, you could still in effect apply for a theory test / driving test, and if you passed them be issued with a fresh license with another 6 points available - Not that I am encouraging this or want to do this, quite the opposite !!! but im just thinking this rule is a bit strange? Thats why I posed the question of re-aquiring another license

[yodjone]

Alright, because I read you dont get "banned", well you do. But in effect you just loose your license and have to re obtain it by taking test(s) again. and then obtain another 6 points for 2 years again. Obviously if you get 12 you get 'banned' But this was my understanding. Can't remember my sources but I did a lot of reading into it. But you're probably right. I'll look into it also, Thanks

[yodjone]

Oh thanks for the swift responses!

"There is no ban and never has been. It's a revocation not a ban. He's quite correct apart from the spelling of licence.

It isn't strange though. The revocation requires you to present yourself for a further test if you wish to continue driving."

So you think I may be correct in the research/statement that if a new driver was to obtain 6 points then in theory, they could apply again for driving test/license ? Just so I know for future clarification

8 days to go until I can stop worrying. Lesson definetly learnt for future. Here is an image of the camera for future reference (Sneaky one!!)

Also, Guessing you cant make the argument for camera visibility when its a traffic camera rather than a speed camera?

Edited by yodjone on Wednesday 14th September 00:08