Having taken the trouble to apply for a provisional licence, and started on the road towards the UK driving test, it is important you take care of your licence especially if you want to legally drive nice cars like the mercedes shown below.
Points on the provisional license is a question that I get asked a lot by visitors to this blog, so in this podcast I address the issue of penalty points on the learner driver's licence and how it affects your taking the driving test. The new drivers act means that if you get 6 or more points on your driving licence in the 2 years after you pass the driving test, your licence will be revoked, but what happens if you have 6 points on your provisional driving licence? I had to call the DVLA to find out the answer.
So can you still take the driving test if you have 6 points on your provisional licence?
According to the person I spoke to at the DVLA, you can still take the UK driving test, and if you pass, you will be issued with a full british driving licence, but you are not allowed any additional points on your licence or it will be revoked if it occurs within 2 years of you passing the test and you still have the 6 points on your licence.
Points on your provisional licence usually last 4 years, and you have to apply to the DVLA to have them removed, they don't automatically get removed. If you have a question you would like answered that hasn't been dealt with on my blog (use the search function first, and don't forget the comments section as well), then contact me.
If you have 12 points on your driving licence full or provisional and are facing a complete ban, there are a few solicitor companies out there that might be able to help you avoid getting a ban, but this will depend on your individual circumstances, so you will need to contact them to find out if they are able to help in your case.
If you live or work in NW London and need manual driving lessons in the Mill Hill or Hendon Test Centre areas, call me on 07956233032
To listen to the audio blog about the New driver's act, and how it affects people who have passed their driving test in the last 2 years, click on the play button below.
Question: I am a learner driver, if I get caught speeding during a driving lesson, jumping red traffic lights (failing to stop), etc whilst being taught by an approved instructor, who gets the penalty points and or fine?
A: The driver of the car is primarily responsible, though the supervising driver could be charged with abetting the offence if there is evidence to support this. If the car is fitted with dual controls, then it is easy for the ADI to bring the car under control (to avoid speeding on purpose), jumping a red light can be a little more tricky as there is a safety issue if there is a close following car, though I can usually predict if a student has failed to notice a red light and doesn't intend to stop.
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i hope that you right mate
thanks 4 ur help
That's really useful to know - thanks! I went through a red light - on an official driving lesson, in a dual control car (!) and received 3 points. I've been really nervous driving since in case I make any other daft mistakes which would cost me my provisional license. Obviously I changed to a new instructor!
If what you say is true that is such a relief. Cheers
hello i was wanting to get adivce on something i hope u can help me what it is i got toke to court for having no licence i got 6 point and 3 years probation then 2months after it i passed my test i aint got a car yet just want to no if it means i cant drive atall even low i passed my test b nice if u could help
Hello, thanks for the info, it is very useful, but my husband had got 9 points on his provisional, why was his pro license not revoked, i guess that it was because he had the two convictions about the same time, so the first court gave him 3 points, and the other court gave him 6 points, the offence code on his counter part in these two incidents are both LC20, which I do not understand what it means. So what can he do to get a full license? He had retaken a test not long after his points but did not pass, i think these points also affect the examiner's feeling about his driving. We are desperate as he needs to pass the test so we can earn the living. Please can you tell me?
what I mean is can he still take driving test and what will happen if he pass it. Thanks a lot.
passed my test on Friday 27.2.09 i want to know when will my license come because i gave the examiner my provisional to send off also for everyone taking there test do not go to MILL HILL it has such a bad pass rate go to Borehamwood it has a really good pass rate and i should know mill hill fail me 5 times also my mate fail there for stalling with 6 miners 1 serous for stalling he went for a appel and won and get a free test do again at Borehamwood do not go to mill hill it really bad go and its your own risk i should know i done a lot of research get back to me everyone book Borehamwood you will thank me.
hello,
i've gt a problem i was driving with out a L plate and not insured on me and i hit a wall what will i get, u reckon that i will gt banned,
Hello I was just wondering if you get 6 points in your first two years probation period after passing your test and you get your licence revoked,after you re-take and pass for a second time do you then get another 2 years of worrying about a new probation period?
Many thanks Adam
No, you don't get a new 2 year probation period, but the 6 points remain on your driving licence, and the normal 3 year tooting rules still apply, which means if you get another 6 penalty points added, you will face a driving ban.
it has been really nice to share all this info , it feels quite bad loosing your licence. for driving turorials for uk you can visit Driving Videos Lessons
Hiya,
I have read many different sites and that about the drivers act... And my situation is that I drove with my insurance in April09 and got a court hearing for August09 but four days before I the court hearing I passed my test. I recieved 6 points and a fine.
The legal aid at the court advised me that I will not lose my license due to the time of the offence was on a provisonal and not when I was within my 2 year probation scheme. But I may need to send off my license as soon as I get it if the paper part doesnt have my convictions on it.
I have just today recieved my license back from passing my test (and the paper part has not convictions on it) and also a letter from the DVLA asking me to send this back?
I am really scared and panicing because I have got a car and insurance and I am worried my license will be revoked?
Please can you help me and advise me of the situation...
Stacey
Thanks for nice article.
I want to drive with my friend who is having 2 Years of UK license.If i get myself insured in his car and properly display L Plates.
How many points i will get if i am caught driving with him.
Is my insurance will be valid ?
Please reply soon
Can someone help me please? My son has just had his licence revoked, 3 points before he passed his test and then another 3 points in the 2 year probation period!! The TVP fixed penalty office said they had sent his licence to the DVLA to see if they would revoke it - as they did. Since the DVLA has sent him a letter asking him to surender his licence and send it back to them. We dont know who has his licence now!! Fixed penalty office dont seem to have a clue and we can never get through to the DVLA!! Just to make things worse he received another 3 points for speeding (I know, stupid) but cant send a lecence off, provisional or otherwise because he cant get his provisional until he has surrendered his full one!!! Any advice please - I am losing patience on all sides!!
can u help me answer this awkward question ..i got caught today driving while on provisional with no one in car therefor insurance void ..my test is this week ..if i pass will the six points go on provisional licence or straight onto full licence as it hasnt been to court yet but offence was whilst on provisional?
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