Recovering driver’s license points is an important issue for drivers who have lost points due to traffic violations. If you have been fined and have lost points on your driving license, in order to recover them and drive again you must follow a few simple steps.
Let’s go over what it is and what are the different aspects of point recovery, including the process, requirements and options available to drivers.
What does it mean to recover the points of the driver’s license?
Recovering the points of the driver’s license implies restoring the balance of points lost due to traffic violations. In many countries like Spain, drivers accumulate points on their licence, and these points are reduced when more transgressions of traffic regulations are committed. When the balance of points reaches zero, the driver’s license can be suspended or revoked, which implies the loss of the right to drive.
What are the offenses that deduct the most points from the driver’s license?
There are several ways you can lose driver’s license points. However, non-compliance with the rules is seen, more generally, in the following cases:
Speeding. Running a red light. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Not wearing a seat belt.
These are just some of the more common penalties, but there are many others that can also lead to the loss of points. It is important to remember that each country has its own regulations and points system, so it is advisable to consult the Spanish legislation for specific information.
How can I get my driver’s license points back?
Fortunately, there are options available for those drivers who want to recover lost points on their driver’s license. As the DGT reports, the most common means are the following:
Take a point recovery course. This is a great way to restore your lost point balance. These courses are designed to re-educate drivers on traffic rules and encourage safe driving behaviors. Upon successful completion of a points recovery course, a total of 6 can be recovered. It has a total duration of 12 hours divided into two blocks: a common group debate and training on road safety and a specific one to solve the problems that each person samples specifically.
In some countries, drivers can automatically recover lost points after serving a certain time without penalties. Spain is no exception. This means that if the driver does not commit violations for a certain period of time, the lost points will be returned to him. In our case, this period must contemplate 24 months. After that period without infractions, the driver will once again have 12 points.
From here, the resources that the DGT puts at the service of the citizen to increase their number of points are these. However, it should be well informed in case of being in a specific, more complex situation such as the disqualification from driving by court or because of a sentence. These points are a reference. The important thing is that the driver assimilates and internalizes a responsibility when moving with his vehicle. Road safety is a problem that concerns everyone. For the rest, the advice is always the same: Drive in accordance with the regulations and with the necessary caution. The road is a responsibility of the whole society.
