A warning to those just passed their tests...

[Kris]

.....and who may have points on their provisional.

If you get any more points then any previous points on your licence still 'valid' count towards the maximum 6 points allowed under the New Drivers Act 1995.

I've just had my licence revoked (i.e. thrown in the bin) by the DVLA after being caught out like this.

In my case I had six points on my provisional licence from 18 months ago, just before I passed my test in fact. Last month I got caught allegedly doing 88mph in a 70 and received 3 points, bumping my 'points since test pass total' to 9 points instead of the 3 I thought. Because I passed my test less than 2 years before this I've lost my licence.

So remember, they can use any previous points that are still on your licence to nab you.

Life sucketh huh.
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[phill.c]

unlucky mate, so what do you have to do now? have you got banned for so long or do you have to retake your test?

[Kris]

Retake the lot

No ban or anything though. Effectively they just put it in the bin.
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[andrew]

Downer, how long have they been doing this. Also don't suppose anybody knows how long points stay on your lisence?

Kris, any news on when you're taking your test again?

Back luck matey.

[iCraig]

Don't you have to take the extended test, the one that costs £90 and lasts for 1hour 30 mins?

[phill.c]

At least you haven't got a ban so it just really how quick you can book your test.

just make sure you pass

[impaler]

[NickD]

They only stay valid for 3 years, but you have to wait 4 years until you can have then removed. No Idea why though.
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[stryker]

I'm a new biker, yet I've been driving 11 years. Does this 6 points an your out rule apply to me?

[NickD]

Afraid so Stryker. I had my bike license for 13 years before taking my car test last summer, only to be informed upon passing that the 3 points I already had from the bike (before I even thought about learning to drive) actually count towards my 6 point limit. Basically it was 'congratulations you've passed, now you're 3 points off losing you license...... Gits.
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[iCraig]

No, It only applies if it is your first full licence since your provisional.

[Kris]

[Danny]

Sorry to hear that Kris.

I'd better watch out, I've already got 3 points from before I passed my test.

[stryker]

Damn, I'm not sure now. The way I just read that is I'm at risk like anyone else who has passed their test since 1997. Or is it because I passed my car test before 1997 this does not count to me?

I ask because I have 3 points on my license. They are due to expire but still it freaks me out.

[iCraig]

[Wave2k]

it almost seems there out to get young riders
our countrys road laws are strict enough
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[NickD]

[iCraig]

[iCraig]

[Adam_P]

[iCraig]

Well I have just been on the phone to the DVLA, and spoke to a lovely friendly woman who also confirmed that it only applies to your first test pass, so if thats your motorcycle test if in the first 2 years you get 6 points you licence is revoked, however if you held a full car licence (or vice versa) before then and have held it more than 2 years the Act doesn't affect you.

Hopefully that will clear up the confusion, also sorry for taking this thread a tad off topic.

[Bendy]

That is correct, it applies to your LICENCE and not your categories.

After all, the points aren't noted down as to which vehicle you gained them on.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Ouch. Sorry to hear about that.

To be honest if you can manage to afford it then I would see if you can pay a local training centre a small amount for a lesson and bike hire. This way you do not have to sell your bike.

Is your theory test still valid? If so get your test in quickly (saves the cost of another theory test).

Also you mention getting caught for alledgedly speeding? Do you mean that it has not gone through yet? If so can you opt for court and delay the points beyond the 2 year cut off point (not sure if this is possible). If you could delay the court case by 6 months your might get away with it.

When you repass the test for one licence category you get all the ones you lost back. As such if you took a car test you might get your bike licence from that test. I think Zimma investigated this so he might well be able to tell you for certain, but if this is correct then it might well be worthwhile.

All the best

Keith
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[Robby]

So just to clarify, you had 6 points on your provisional, passed your test, get 3 more points, lost your licence.

Did you think the 6 points would be thrown out once you got a full licence then?

[G]

Gutted .

Time to take up track riding?