12 points and a ban

[sheraz2]

hi all

i was wondering if what happens if you get 12 points and say you get banned for 6 months(as happened to a friend). do your points come off after 6 months and you got a clean license or do you still have 12 points after the ban.

also do u have to take you driving test again??

the points were all sp30. which built up over the last 2 years. And replies woul be greatly appreciated.


Thanks and merry xmas everyone

[richardw]

err don't worry, drive legally.

[loanranger]

From what I understand a disqualification under the totting up procedure effectively removes all penalty points at the date of disqualification, so your friend should be ok and should not need a retest.

A disqualification for any other reason does not remove existing penalty points.

[sheraz2]

thanks for the info.

and i always drive legally its not worth the risk.

[derrick]

Points stay on your licence for 4 years, but are only counted for 3 years for totting up purposes.

[intel]

http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/crimertoendorse.htm
http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/legal/driving_licence.html

HTH