Driver Licence
How many points make up the standard balance of an experienced driver?
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
- A 8 points
- B 10 points
- ✓ 12 points
- D 15 points
Why this is the correct answer
Under Article 63.1 of the Traffic Act, a driving licence starts with 12 points. As an exception, holders of a licence no more than three years old (unless they already held another licence for that long) and drivers who regain their licence after losing all their points start with 8 (Art. 63.2). With no penalties, the balance can rise to 15 points.
More questions on Driver Licence
- How many points does a driver with less than 2 years of experience, or who has regained their licence after losing all points, start with?
- What is the maximum points balance a driver can reach?
- As a general rule, how many points at most can be lost in a single day?
- If a driver loses all their points, for how long are they unable to drive again?
- After losing all points and serving the waiting period, what must the driver do to recover their licence?
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