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How many penalty points in 3 years bring a disqualification?

  1. 6 or more
  2. 9 or more
  3. 15 or more
  4. 12 or more
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Correct answer: 12 or more

A driver with 12 or more points within three years must be disqualified, for at least 6 months.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Annex 5. Penalties, Penalty points and disqualification

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026