NI Driving Licence
What happens if a new driver gets six penalty points in Northern Ireland?
A new driver who reaches six points within the relevant two-year probationary period can lose the licence and must requalify.
A new driver who reaches six points within the relevant two-year probationary period can lose the licence and must requalify.
nidirect explains that a new driver who reaches the threshold can have the full licence revoked. To regain it, the driver must obtain a provisional licence again and pass the theory and practical tests again.
This rule is separate from a normal court disqualification and can catch drivers who accumulate points from more than one offence.
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25 September 2026
