Add up to three endorsements from your driving record. The tool shows when each set of points stops counting towards 12 and when it leaves your licence, using the DVLA rules for Great Britain.
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An estimate based on the DVLA rules published on GOV.UK. Check your own record with the DVLA before you rely on a date. Northern Ireland licences are managed separately.
This penalty points expiry calculator tells drivers in Great Britain the exact date each set of points stops counting towards a 12 point ban and the date the endorsement leaves their driving record. Enter the offence date, the conviction date where it matters and the points, and it applies the DVLA rules for 4 and 11 year endorsements, including the 2 year limit for new drivers.
Quick answer: points stop counting towards 12 three years after the offence date and leave your record four years after it. Drink and drug driving codes stay for 11 years from conviction. A 3 point speeding offence on 14 March 2024 stops counting on 14 March 2027. The penalty points expiry calculator works out every date for you.
In This Guide
What Is a Penalty Points Expiry Calculator?
A penalty points expiry calculator is a date tool that turns the dates on your driving record into two deadlines: the day points stop counting for totting up, and the day the endorsement is removed. The formula in plain words: add 3 years to the offence date for the counting period, then add 4 years to the offence date, 4 years to the conviction date, or 11 years to the conviction date for the record, depending on the code.
The start date matters more than most guides admit. The GOV.UK page on how long endorsements stay on your driving licence sets three groups, and only the most common one runs from the offence date. Reckless and dangerous driving codes, and any offence that ended in a ban, run from the date of conviction, which can be months later.
How to Use the Penalty Points Expiry Calculator
Step 1: Choose the Code Group
Find the endorsement code on your record, such as SP30 for speeding or CU80 for using a phone, and pick the matching group. Most codes sit in the first group. Choose the second for DD40, DD60, DD80 or any offence where the court also banned you, and the third for drink or drug driving codes.
Step 2: Enter the Dates and Points
Type the offence date and the number of points. A conviction date box appears when you pick the second or third group, because those clocks start in court. If you accepted a fixed penalty, there is no court date and the offence date is all you need. You can add up to three endorsements.
Step 3: Set the Check Date
The check date starts as today. Move it forward to see how many points will count on a future day, such as an insurance renewal or the date of a court hearing. If you passed your test less than 2 years ago, tick the new driver box and add your pass date.
Step 4: Read Your Dates
The large date is when the next set of points stops counting towards 12. The tiles show the points counting on the check date, how many endorsements are still visible, the headroom before 12 and the day your record is fully clear. The table lists both dates for every endorsement.
When Do Points Come Off My Licence?
Points come off your licence 4 years after the offence date for most codes, but they stop counting towards a ban after 3 years. Worked example: Priya was caught at 36 mph in a 30 zone on 14 March 2024 and took a fixed penalty with 3 points. On 20 September 2025 she got another 3 points for speeding. On 3 October 2026 she has 6 points counting. The first 3 stop counting on 14 March 2027 and leave her record on 14 March 2028. The second 3 stop counting on 20 September 2028 and leave on 20 September 2029, so her record is fully clear from that day.
| Code group | Example codes | Stops counting towards 12 | Stays on record |
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| Most offences | SP30, CU80, IN10, MS90, TS10 | 3 years from offence | 4 years from offence |
| Reckless or dangerous driving, or any offence with a ban | DD40, DD60, DD80 | 3 years from offence | 4 years from conviction |
| Drink or drug driving and related death by careless driving | DR10, DR20, DR30, DR31, DR61, DR80, CD40, CD50, CD60, CD70 | 3 years from offence | 11 years from conviction |
How Long Do Points Stay on Your Licence?
Points stay on your licence for 4 years in most cases and for 11 years after a drink or drug driving conviction. GOV.UK describes an endorsement as "valid" for the first 3 years of a 4 year endorsement and the first 10 years of an 11 year one. After that it can still be seen on the record but no longer counts against you in the same way. The DVLA removes most expired endorsements automatically, so you do not need to apply.
Leap days are the one quirk. An offence on 29 February 2024 has no matching date in 2027, so the penalty points expiry calculator rolls it to 1 March 2027. If a single day could decide a ban or an insurance answer, check the exact date with the DVLA.
How Many Points Before a Ban?
You can be disqualified if you build up 12 or more penalty points within a period of 3 years, known as a totting up ban. The 3 years are measured between offence dates, which is why the calculator counts only points whose offence falls in the 3 years before your check date. A driver with 9 points on 1 May 2026 who expects a 3 point speeding fine should check whether any of those 9 will drop out before the new offence date, because points that have stopped counting do not add up.
New drivers have a stricter limit, and it applies for 2 full years from the day you pass. The GOV.UK rules for new drivers say your licence is revoked if you get 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your test, and you then have to reapply for a provisional licence and pass again. One 6 point mobile phone offence would end a new licence on its own, and so would two 3 point speeding offences.
How Do I Check the Points on My Licence?
Use the free DVLA online service: you need your driving licence number, your National Insurance number and the postcode on your licence. The view your driving licence information service shows each code, its points, the offence date and, where there is one, the conviction date, so you can copy them straight into this calculator. It can also create a check code to share with a hire firm or employer.
- Insurance questions: the proposal form sets its own period for motoring convictions, which can be longer than the 3 year counting window, so answer the question exactly as it is worded.
- Plan around the dates: the days between dates calculator shows how many days remain until a set of points drops out.
- Buying a car: points follow the driver, not the vehicle, but the number plate age identifier helps you date the car itself.
- Other deadlines: keep your car legal while you wait out points, and the first MOT due date calculator covers a newer car's first test.
Can You Get Points Removed Early?
No, valid points cannot be removed early, and paying a fine or finishing a course after the points were issued does not shorten the clock. A speed awareness course offered by the police instead of a fixed penalty means no points are added at all, which is different from removing them. If a conviction is overturned on appeal, the court tells the DVLA and the endorsement is taken off.
Results from the penalty points expiry calculator are estimates for drivers with a GB licence; check with the DVLA before relying on any date. Figures checked October 2026 against GOV.UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do penalty points stop counting towards a ban?
Penalty points stop counting towards a 12 point totting up ban 3 years after the offence date. A 3 point offence on 14 March 2024 counts until 14 March 2027, even though the endorsement stays visible on the record until 14 March 2028.
Do points expire from the offence date or the conviction date?
Most endorsements run from the offence date. DD40, DD60, DD80 and any offence that led to a ban run 4 years from the conviction date, and drink or drug driving codes such as DR10 run 11 years from the conviction date.
How long does a drink driving endorsement stay on my licence?
A drink or drug driving endorsement, such as DR10 or DR20, stays on your driving record for 11 years from the date of conviction. GOV.UK treats it as valid for the first 10 years of that period.
How many points can a new driver have?
A new driver can have up to 5 points. Getting 6 or more points within 2 years of passing the test means the licence is revoked, so you must apply for a new provisional licence and pass both theory and practical tests again.
Do I have to remove expired points from my licence myself?
No. The DVLA removes most expired endorsements from your driving record automatically once they are no longer valid. You can confirm the change for free with the GOV.UK view your driving licence information service.
Do points from 3 years ago count towards 12?
Points count towards 12 only if the offence was within 3 years of the latest offence. Points from an offence 3 years and 1 day before the new one no longer add up, although they can still appear on your record for a fourth year.