6 point penalty rule for new drivers.

The 6 point rule for new drivers in the United Kingdom. Some people know it as the New Drivers Act.
So the 6 point rule means that as a new driving licence holder in the UK you are not allowed to accumulate 6 points or more within two years of passing your driving test. If you do accumulate 6 points or more within 2 years of passing your UK driving test, then unfortunately your driving licence will be revoked.
At this point you will have to start all over again by applying for a new driving licence(provisional driving licence)and retaking the theory test and then retaking the UK driving test.
The number of penalty points that you will get on your driving licence will depend on the driving offence.
The two most common driving offences for new drivers are mobile phone use whist driving or breaking the speed limit.
Breaking the speed limit will carry 3 points if just over the speed limit, but more if a lot higher than the speed limit.
Mobile phone use whilst the engine is turned on carries 6 points. This can be sitting in traffic whilst watching a YouTube video or looking at your Facebook page(6 points). Or using the phone whilst driving around.

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[DynastyHeroes]

For the first 2 years of driving I was so paranoid because of this rule. I've been driving 4 years now, while I understand the intention of this rule what it actually does is make people less careful after those 2 years.

[zahra]

Hello i passed my test this morning and just wanted to thank you for the help!

[julians]

Great video for awareness..my instructor never told me this also it should be in the theory test, your videos are very practical in real life situations .. awesome 👍

[gezzarandom]

First thing you should do before driving is turn your phone off, even if you don't answer it when it rings, its still a distraction. Although my biggest peeve is drink driving, I remember after a heavy night out I had to go somewhere the next day and I took the train as I knew I was still way over the limit, no breath test needed lol. But seriously a lot of people don't understand that alcohol passes through your system very slowly, the police have said after a night out, don't drive for 24 hours as chances are it'll still be in your system.

[Daniel_V_]

In Hungary there is a 15 km/h Treshold which means if you go 15km/h faster than the speed limit you wont get points or penalty. It starts above 15km/h

[mollieaustin]

If you pass your test but don't have a car and don't end up driving at all for the time period will it still change from 6 to 12 points after the 2 years? Or do you have to be driving during the time?

[thesamsungexperiance]

thanks just passed my test dont want it taken away and most is just common sense, , mobile phone at the wheel is my biggest peev

[malikessakhail]

A massive thanks to all your brilliant work mate. Passed yesterday first time with only 1 minor. Really really appreciate your videos. Thanks man

[perolito]

It's ridiculously harsh system, in most places speeding up to a certain point only gets you a fine, you have to really be going over the speed limit to lose points. You shouldn't lose points for every single infraction, let alone 3 in one go.

[Rxyimm]

I'll surely keep this in mind if I pass my test in late March, thanks Travis! :)

[alanafernandez]

I just love you and your videos Travis.

[stuartbrown]

ive had a couple of moments when im going across green and it changes to amber then start to worry a bit because the second set of lights are on red as i go across

[hayleyybaybeyy]

Hi Travis, do they no longer offer a speeding course within the 2 years after passing your test? Everywhere I've searched it says they wont offer the speed awareness course within 2 years, its a fine and 3 points, thank you

[loyslemos]

How many time we wrong driver road and they give penanty for us?

[jimtom]

thanks for the video was unsure about the rules on new drivers hear a lot of myths about 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍passed my test in January but still love to watch you videos

[btmediamedia]

have my test in two days, your videos have been useful!

[upsilon]

Question: What if u get 6 points on your provisional license before passing, whould u have to retake

[hoodnationproductions]

Will you be subject to the new drivers act after passing the tests again?

[atazazulhussan]

Hey there i got question to ask
How likely are you to get 3 points for lane haggling on motorway just after a week you been passed & 1st ever offense .
Officer did mention you gt 3 option
One is 3 points
£100 fine i think you can go court if you wish & 3rd is a revolution course or they myt let u off as its your first time

[rpfbdzl]

question please police saw me on mobile phone but didn't pull me over would they not take my plate or take a photo of me ?