DVLA strips licences from 14,000 drivers after becoming aware of issue

MotoringMotoring NewsDVLALicences revoked05:56, 05 Sep 2026DVLA strips licences from 14,000 drivers after becoming aware of issueThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) revoked the licences of 14,845 newly qualified drivers for reaching the six-penalty-point threshold last year, figures show.‌The DVLA explained: "The courts can fine you and ‘endorse’ your driving record with penalty points if you’re convicted of a motoring offence. The endorsement and penalty points are put on your driver record." Endorsements must stay on your driving record for 4 or 11 years, depending on the offence.‌A DVLA statement in the FOI request read: “Under the terms of the NDA, drivers who accumulate six or more penalty points during their two-year probationary period will have their licence automaticall