What is the maximum number of points on the driver's license?

For some years, in Spain the system of the permit for points has been implemented in terms of the licenses to drive vehicles . In this way, an initial balance is granted to each driver and those who commit infractions will see their number of points diminished, until they lose their driver's license if they run out. Likewise, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) rewards good behaviors by adding points to those who have not been offenders. In this article we explain what is the maximum number of points on the driver's license.

Initial balance of points

Since the implementation of the balance by points in the driving license, the initial balance of points is:

• Drivers with more than 3 years of experience have 12 points on their card.
• Novice drivers initially have 8 points, as well as those who have had their driver's license withdrawn and had to renew it.

How to earn points on the driving license

All those drivers who do not commit any infraction during a period of 3 years, will automatically receive 2 more points . If good practices continue during the next three years, they will receive 1 additional point .

What is the maximum number of points on the driver's license?

In this way, a driver with more than 3 years of experience who has not committed infractions can reach a maximum balance of 15 points on his driving license.

Check the points balance

Any person wishing to know how many points he has in his permit for points, may do so through the website of the DGT prior registration. It should be noted that sometimes this application generates errors and does not allow the query, so it will be necessary to contact directly with the Traffic Department. To know more, we recommend the article How to know how many points I have in my driver's license.