DVLA penalty points allowance cut from 12 points to 6 for these drivers

MotoringMotoring NewsDVLADVLA rules confirmed11:02, 29 Aug 2026Updated 11:14, 29 Aug 2026DVLA penalty points allowance cut from 12 points to 6 for these driversThe DVLA penalty points allowance is being cut from 12 points to 6 points for some drivers. Under DVLA rules, you can be banned and disqualified from driving if you get 12 or more penalty points (endorsements) within 3 years.‌That means you can accumulate up to 11 penalty points on a UK driving licence before facing a driving disqualification. But the allowance is halved for newer motorists. If you accumulate 6 or more penalty points within your first two years of driving, your licence will be automatically revoked and you’ll have to start over with a provisional licence.‌A non-endorsable offence is a motoring offence where you’re d