[badger]

hi, ok i did something silly a while ago and have been given 6 points

i decided to pass my test and am ready to take the test.

However the law says that as a new driver for the first 2 yrs you cannot get 6 points including points from before you passed or your license will be revoked
Then you must reapply for a provisional and retake the tests
It doesnt give a timescale for reapplying

My question is, if i take my test am i going to lose my license at the same time as i get it?
If so do i then have to wait the 2 yrs or 3 yrs and then retake my test?

Im a little confused and my theory is in one week.

Please help

[Watcher]

Hmmm

Why do you want to be on the road :-)

Suggest you ask DVLA

PS Your insurance quote's gonna be interesting!

[badger]

turns out, the 6 points only come into play if you get more points so i gotta be careful for 2 yrs lol

also got a quote for a 306 deisel, only 500 third party f+t

[katie88]

Originally Posted by badger

turns out, the 6 points only come into play if you get more points so i gotta be careful for 2 yrs lol

also got a quote for a 306 deisel, only 500 third party f+t

HI. i hope you get this...i need help ASAP.

tonight i just got 3 points for going through a red light (i didnt even know id done it) but i already had 3 points....so now i have 6.

ive had my full licsence for 10 months.

i keep seeing eveywhere that if oyu have 6 you have it taken off oyu and have to resit...i have 6!

but i originally thought this would happen after the guy said to me (the frist time) to be carful from now on....so i asked the poilce lady tonight and she said...no if you get anymoreit gets taken off oyu..and gave me th fine.

BUT everywhere on the internet it says if i HVAE 6 its taken off me...surely the police woman didnt get it wrong....she woulda seen my date of birth (18) and known i hadnt been driving for 3 years....

HELP...where do you find this info....so you have 6 points but your liscence still?

thanks!xox

[golfball13]

Originally Posted by badger

My question is, if i take my test am i going to lose my license at the same time as i get it?
If so do i then have to wait the 2 yrs or 3 yrs and then retake my test?

Im a little confused and my theory is in one week.

Please help

Just to clear it up, you won't lose your licence when you pass your test, but if you get one more point in 2 years, you have to start from scratch.
You don't have to wait, but you do have to re-apply for your provisional, and re-take your theory and practical tests

This applies whether it's 6 points or 12.

Katie, if the driving test was your first proper test (ie you haven't been riding motorbikes for 10 years with a full motorbike licence), I hate to say it but you should lose your licence, as it's 6 or more points in the first 2 years. New Drivers Act has all the info here.

Hope this has helped

Rob