Removing Expired Penalty Points From Your UK Driving Licence in 2026
Most expired penalty points (also called endorsements) are removed from your DVLA driving record automatically once they reach their official removal date. How long points stay on your licence depends entirely on the offence: some endorsements clear after 4 years, others remain for 11. Giving your licence a quick health check every so often is worth doing, because outdated or incorrect points can quietly push up your car insurance, cause problems with employers or police checks, or even get you turned away at a car hire desk abroad. This guide walks through how to check your licence, what each endorsement code means, and exactly what to do if expired points are still showing on your record.
Give Your Licence a Full Health Check
A well maintained driving licence matters more than most drivers realise. Since the paper counterpart of UK driving licences was abolished in 2015, every penalty point and endorsement is recorded digitally with the DVLA, rather than printed anywhere you can see at a glance. That means the only reliable way to check what is on your licence is the DVLA’s online service. A few minutes spent reviewing your record now can save you from a surprise insurance hike, an awkward conversation with an employer, or a refusal at a car rental counter later. Here is how to check your status and clear up any lingering expired points.
Using the DVLA View Driving Licence Service
The DVLA runs a free online service called View or Share Your Driving Licence Information, available 24 hours a day. Logging in shows you exactly what is on your record, including current penalty points, any disqualifications, the vehicle categories you are entitled to drive, and your personal details such as name and address. It is the fastest way to confirm whether expired points have actually been removed. To access it you will need:
- Your driving licence number, found on your photocard licence
- Your National Insurance number, used for identity verification
- The postcode currently associated with your driving licence
Once logged in you can view your licence details and generate a licence check code if you need to share your record with someone else. The information updates in real time, so it is worth double checking that your personal details are correct too. An out of date address, for example, can result in a fine even though it has nothing to do with penalty points. If you spot anything that looks wrong, including points that should have expired, you will need to contact the DVLA to get it corrected.
The same View Driving Licence service lets you create a licence check code to share your record with a third party, such as a car hire company or employer. Each code is valid for 21 days. We cover this in more detail in the car hire section below, but the short version is that sharing a clean, up to date licence becomes effortless once your record has been tidied up.
Understanding Endorsements and Penalty Points
Endorsements are the official record of a motoring offence, each one identified by a unique code, such as SP30 for speeding, and a number of penalty points ranging from 2 to 11. Minor offences generally carry fewer points, while serious offences carry more. Some very serious offences skip points altogether and lead straight to disqualification. For everything else, points are added to your record and stay there for a fixed number of years.
How long do points actually stay on your licence? It depends on the offence. Most endorsements stay on record for 4 years, either from the date of the offence or the date of conviction depending on the code. The most serious offences, including drink driving and causing death by dangerous driving, stay on record for 11 years from the date of conviction. There is an important distinction worth understanding here: points only count towards a totting up ban for the first 3 years, but they remain visible on your record, and visible to insurers and employers, right up until the official 4 or 11 year removal date. That gap is exactly why checking for expired points matters. Once the removal date has passed, you want that endorsement gone for good, not just inactive.
The table below lists the driving endorsement codes currently used in Great Britain, along with the offence, the typical points range, and how long the endorsement stays on record. Use it to look up any code you see on your licence.
Endorsement Codes and Penalty Points by Offence
Accident offences, for causing or failing to report an accident. These stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
- AC10, failing to stop after an accident, 5 to 10 points
- AC20, failing to give particulars or report an accident within 24 hours, 5 to 10 points
- AC30, undefined accident offences, 4 to 9 points
Disqualified driver offences, for driving after a disqualification. BA10 and BA30 stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence. BA40 and BA60 stay for 4 years from the date of conviction.
- BA10, driving while disqualified by order of court, 6 points
- BA30, attempting to drive while disqualified by order of court, 6 points
- BA40, causing death by driving while disqualified, 3 to 11 points
- BA60, causing serious injury by driving while disqualified, 3 to 11 points
Careless or inconsiderate driving offences, often described as driving without due care and attention. Codes CD10 to CD33 stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence. Codes CD40 to CD70 stay for 11 years from the date of conviction. Codes CD80 and CD90 stay for 4 years from the date of conviction.
- CD10, driving without due care and attention, 3 to 9 points
- CD20, driving without reasonable consideration for other road users, 3 to 9 points
- CD30, driving without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration, 3 to 9 points
- CD33, causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving, 3 to 9 points
- CD40, causing death through careless driving when unfit through drink, 3 to 11 points
- CD50, causing death by careless driving when unfit through drugs, 3 to 11 points
- CD60, causing death by careless driving with an alcohol level above the limit, 3 to 11 points
- CD70, causing death by careless driving, then failing to supply a specimen for alcohol analysis, 3 to 11 points
- CD80, causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving, not alcohol or drugs related, 3 to 11 points
- CD90, causing death by driving while unlicensed, disqualified or uninsured, 3 to 11 points
Construction and use offences, covering vehicle defects and unsafe use. These stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
- CU10, using a vehicle with defective brakes, 3 points
- CU20, using a vehicle in a dangerous condition, 3 points
- CU30, using a vehicle with defective tyres, 3 points
- CU40, using a vehicle with defective steering, 3 points
- CU50, causing or likely to cause danger by reason of load or passengers, 3 points
- CU80, breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, including handheld mobile phone use, 3 to 6 points, currently 6 points for mobile phone use
Reckless or dangerous driving offences, the most serious dangerous driving category. These stay on record for 4 years from the date of conviction.
- DD10, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, 3 to 11 points
- DD40, dangerous driving, 3 to 11 points
- DD60, manslaughter or culpable homicide while driving a vehicle, 3 to 11 points
- DD80, causing death by dangerous driving, 3 to 11 points
- DD90, furious driving, 3 to 9 points
Drink driving offences. Codes DR10 to DR61 stay on record for 11 years from the date of conviction.
- DR10, driving or attempting to drive with an alcohol level above the limit, 3 to 11 points
- DR20, driving or attempting to drive while unfit through drink, 3 to 11 points
- DR30, driving or attempting to drive, then failing to supply a specimen for analysis, 3 to 11 points
- DR31, driving or attempting to drive, then refusing to allow a blood sample to be analysed without consent due to incapacity, 3 to 11 points
- DR61, refusing to allow analysis of a blood sample taken without consent in circumstances other than driving, 10 points
Codes DR40 to DR70 stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence, or 4 years from the date of conviction if a driving ban was imposed.
- DR40, in charge of a vehicle while alcohol level above limit, 10 points
- DR50, in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink, 10 points
- DR60, failure to provide a specimen for analysis in circumstances other than driving, 10 points
- DR70, failing to co-operate with a preliminary roadside breath test, 4 points
Drug driving offences. Codes DG10, DG60 and DR80 stay on record for 11 years from the date of conviction.
- DG10, driving or attempting to drive with a drug level above the specified limit, 3 to 11 points
- DG60, causing death by careless driving with a drug level above the limit, 3 to 11 points
- DR80, driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs, 3 to 11 points
Codes DG40 and DR90 stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence, or 4 years from the date of conviction if a ban was imposed.
- DG40, in charge of a vehicle while drug level above the specified limit, 10 points
- DR90, in charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs, 10 points
Insurance offences, for driving without proper insurance. These stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
- IN10, using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks, 6 to 8 points
Licence related offences. These stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence.
- LC20, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, 3 to 6 points
- LC30, driving after making a false declaration about fitness when applying for a licence, 3 to 6 points
- LC40, driving a vehicle having failed to notify a disability, 3 to 6 points
- LC50, driving after a licence has been revoked or refused on medical grounds, 3 to 6 points
Miscellaneous offences not covered elsewhere. These stay on record for 4 years.
- MS10, leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position, 3 points
- MS20, unlawful pillion riding, 3 points
- MS30, play street offences, 2 points
- MS50, motor racing on the highway, 3 to 11 points
- MS60, offences not covered by other codes, 3 points
- MS70, driving with uncorrected defective eyesight, 3 points
- MS80, refusing to submit to an eyesight test, 3 points
- MS90, failure to give information as to the identity of the driver, 6 points
Motorway offences, non speeding motorway violations. These stay on record for 4 years.
- MW10, contravention of special roads regulations excluding speeding, 3 points
Pedestrian crossing offences. These stay on record for 4 years.
- PC10, undefined contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations, 3 points
- PC20, contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with a moving vehicle, 3 points
- PC30, contravention of pedestrian crossing regulations with a stationary vehicle, 3 points
Speed limit offences. These stay on record for 4 years.
- SP10, exceeding goods vehicle speed limits, 3 to 6 points
- SP20, exceeding speed limit for the type of vehicle, excluding goods or passenger vehicles, 3 to 6 points
- SP30, exceeding the statutory speed limit on a public road, 3 to 6 points
- SP40, exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit, 3 to 6 points
- SP50, exceeding speed limit on a motorway, 3 to 6 points. There is no SP60 code currently in use, SP50 now covers motorway speeding and older SP60 codes are obsolete
Traffic direction and sign offences. These stay on record for 4 years.
- TS10, failing to comply with traffic light signals, 3 points
- TS20, failing to comply with double white lines, 3 points
- TS30, failing to comply with a stop sign, 3 points
- TS40, failing to comply with the direction of a constable or traffic warden, 3 points
- TS50, failing to comply with a traffic sign, excluding stop, traffic lights or double white lines, 3 points
- TS60, failing to comply with a school crossing patrol sign, 3 points
- TS70, undefined failure to comply with a traffic direction sign, 3 points
Special code, for totting up disqualification. TT99 stays on record for 4 years from the date of conviction.
- TT99, indicator of a disqualification under the totting up system for accumulating 12 or more points within 3 years. This code is not an offence in itself, it simply shows that a ban resulted from reaching the points threshold
Theft or unauthorised taking offences. These stay on record for 4 years.
- UT50, aggravated taking of a vehicle, 3 to 11 points
Mutual recognition codes, for offences committed in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man. These are added to your GB licence if you are disqualified in either territory, since the ban is mutually recognised in Great Britain. They stay on record for 4 years from the date of conviction.
- MR09, reckless or dangerous driving in Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man
- MR19, wilful failure to carry out duties after an accident
- MR29, driving while under the influence of alcohol or other substances
- MR39, driving faster than the permitted speed
- MR49, driving while disqualified
- MR59, other conduct constituting an offence for which a foreign court imposed a driving disqualification
If you were disqualified in the Republic of Ireland or another EU country, it may not automatically appear on your GB licence after Brexit, so it is worth checking the current arrangement directly with the DVLA. The MR codes above currently apply specifically to Northern Ireland and Isle of Man offences.
Three further variations apply across all the codes above. Aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring an offence, meaning you helped someone else commit it, is recorded with the last digit of the code changed to a 2, so helping someone drive uninsured under IN10 becomes IN12. Causing or permitting an offence, meaning you allowed someone else to commit it, such as letting someone drive your car uninsured, changes the last digit to a 4, so IN14 means you permitted uninsured driving. Inciting an offence, meaning you persuaded or pressured someone into committing it, changes the last digit to a 6, so inciting dangerous driving under DD40 becomes DD46.
New Drivers: Penalty Points and Licence Revocation
Newly qualified drivers face stricter rules for their first two years on the road. Under the New Drivers Act, your licence is revoked automatically if you accumulate 6 or more points within 2 years of passing your first driving test. That threshold is far lower than the standard 12 point totting up limit, and it applies to anyone still inside their probationary period.
A few things every new driver should keep in mind. Points earned on a provisional licence carry over once you pass your test, and they count towards the 6 point limit. Three points as a learner plus three more after passing equals six, and your licence would be revoked. If your licence is revoked during the first two years, passing time does not help. You have to apply and pay for a new provisional licence and retake both the theory and practical tests from scratch, with the points wiped but your status reset to learner. These rules also apply if you exchanged a foreign licence for a UK one and then passed a UK test, and the probationary period only applies once, it does not reset if you later pass a different category test such as an HGV licence.
The takeaway for new drivers is to be especially careful. A single serious speeding offence worth 6 points is enough to cost you your licence entirely during this period.
Removing Expired Endorsements From Your Licence
So what do you actually need to do to remove expired penalty points? In most cases, nothing at all. Removal is automatic once an endorsement reaches its expiry date, and the DVLA clears it from your digital record without any action or fee on your part. There are a couple of scenarios worth knowing about though, particularly if you still hold an old paper licence.
Automatic Removal of Spent Points
If you hold a modern photocard licence, your endorsements are tracked electronically, and once a penalty point endorsement expires after 4 or 11 years, the DVLA system removes it automatically from your digital record. You will not receive any notification, it simply disappears, and there is no fee for this since it happens as part of routine record maintenance.
Mistakes can still happen occasionally, which is why it is worth using the View Driving Licence service every so often. If a spent endorsement is still showing past its removal date, contact the DVLA to have it corrected. An outdated endorsement lingering on your record could unfairly influence how an insurer or employer views you, so it pays to check rather than assume.
Old Style Paper Licences
If you still hold an old paper driving licence, the green or pink paper document issued before photocard licences existed, any endorsements would have been written or printed directly onto it. Since the DVLA no longer updates paper licences, the only way to clear old points from the physical document is to exchange it for a photocard licence. The DVLA will not reissue a paper licence with points removed, it will issue a photocard instead.
To exchange your paper licence for a photocard, you will need to complete a D1 application form, available at many Post Office branches or via the DVLA website, gather your current paper licence, an original identity document such as a passport, and a colour passport style photograph, pay the applicable fee, currently around 20 pounds for a straightforward exchange with no name or address change, and send everything to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BU. It is worth double checking the address and fee on the gov.uk site before sending, since these details can change.
Once processed, your new photocard licence will arrive clean of any expired points. Turnaround is usually a few weeks, so plan ahead if you need a clean licence for a specific trip or check. If your paper licence currently has no expired points and your details are correct, you are not required to exchange it just yet, though paper licences are gradually being phased out and any change of name or address will trigger an automatic upgrade to photocard anyway.
Hiring a Car Abroad: Why Licence Points Matter
One of the most practical reasons to keep your licence clean is car hire. Since the paper counterpart no longer exists, rental companies that want to verify your driving record now rely on the DVLA’s online check code system rather than a quick glance at a paper document. A few things to know before you travel.
- Many car hire desks do check for endorsements, particularly at popular European holiday destinations, since they want to confirm you have no recent serious convictions or disqualifications. Some accept just the photocard licence, others will specifically ask for a DVLA check code or printout
- Generate a DVLA check code before you travel using the View Driving Licence service. Codes are free, valid for 21 days, can be used once, and you can have up to 15 active at a time if you need to share with a backup driver or multiple hire firms
- Expired points should never appear on a check, since once an endorsement passes its removal date it disappears from the record entirely. A serious recent conviction, such as drink driving within the last few years, might still cause a rental refusal, but old minor points from five years ago that have already expired will not count against you
- Policies vary significantly between hire firms. One company might overlook a single minor speeding offence while another refuses anyone with a dangerous driving conviction in the last decade. Always check the rental terms in advance if you are unsure
If you are planning to hire a car on holiday, check your licence before you go, confirm the DVLA has removed any expired points, and bring a valid check code with you. That combination should make the rental desk experience smooth and free of surprises.
The Impact of Penalty Points on Car Insurance
Clearing expired points also matters for the cost of your car insurance. Most UK insurers ask about motoring convictions or penalty points from the past 5 years when you apply for a policy, and points generally signal higher risk, which pushes premiums up.
- Even a minor 3 point speeding offence can nudge your premium up modestly, while 6 or more points, especially from a recent offence, can increase costs substantially
- Insurers often ask about the last 5 years of conviction history, which is longer than the 3 to 4 years points typically remain visible on your DVLA record. This means you may still need to declare a point that has already disappeared from your licence, simply because it falls within that 5 year insurance window. Always answer truthfully, since failing to declare a relevant conviction can invalidate your cover entirely
- Once a conviction passes the 5 year mark and no longer needs to be declared, it stops affecting your premium altogether. Seeing an endorsement disappear from your DVLA record is a good sign that you are approaching that point
- Serious endorsements such as drink driving or driving without insurance can lead mainstream insurers to refuse cover or charge steep premiums, pushing drivers towards specialist insurers for convicted drivers. As points age and expire, access to standard rates typically improves
Keeping your licence free of points remains the best way to avoid surcharges. If you do have points, shop around at renewal, since insurers vary widely in how heavily they load premiums for the same conviction. Insurers will not automatically lower a premium mid policy once points expire, but it is worth requesting a fresh quote at renewal once your record is clean again, since a clean licence can genuinely save you money.
FAQs
New drivers in the UK are on probation for two years after passing their test. If you accumulate 6 or more points within those first 2 years, your licence will be revoked by the DVLA. This could be two minor offences, for example 3 plus 3 points, or one serious offence worth 6 points. After revocation, you would have to reapply for a provisional licence and pass the theory and practical tests again to regain a full licence.
Penalty points stay on your driving licence record for either 4 years or 11 years, depending on the offence. Most offences, such as speeding or ignoring traffic signals, stay on record for 4 years from the date of the offence. The most serious offences, those involving death or substance impairment, stay on record for 11 years from the date of conviction. Points are usually active for totting up purposes for the first 3 years, but remain visible on the record for the full 4 or 11 year period. After that they expire and are removed automatically.
No, you cannot have penalty points removed early through any legal process. Once points are on your licence you must wait until they reach their expiration date, when the DVLA removes them automatically. The only exception is if a court quashes your conviction on appeal, in which case the points would be removed at that point. You cannot take a course or pay a fee to erase points early, you simply have to drive safely and let time pass.
It depends on how far over the speed limit you were and the surrounding circumstances. Speeding offences typically carry 3 to 6 points. A low level offence, for example SP30 on a 30mph road when slightly over the limit, usually results in 3 points, while more excessive or risky speeding can result in 4, 5 or 6 points. Extremely high speeds can lead to an immediate ban instead of points. First time minor offenders are sometimes offered a speed awareness course instead, which avoids points entirely if completed.
Driving without valid insurance is taken seriously. The fixed penalty if caught is 6 penalty points and a 300 pound on the spot fine. If the case goes to court, for example if there are aggravating circumstances or you contest it, you can face an unlimited fine and even disqualification from driving. The endorsement code for no insurance is IN10, which stays on your licence for 4 years. Being caught uninsured can also make future insurance considerably more expensive.
Using a handheld mobile phone or device while driving is illegal, except in a genuine emergency to call 999 or 112, or when safely parked. The penalty is 6 penalty points and a 200 pound fine if caught, with no remedial course option available for this offence. For new drivers, 6 points means an automatic loss of licence, since it exceeds the new driver threshold. The law covers any handheld phone use while driving, not just calls or texts, including scrolling, photos or music control. Hands free use is the only legal option, and even that can lead to a careless driving charge if police judge you to be distracted.
Running a red light is an endorsable offence, usually resulting in 3 penalty points and a fixed penalty fine of 100 pounds. If the case goes to court, for example if you dispute it or the offence is considered particularly dangerous, the fine can rise to 1,000 pounds. The endorsement code is TS10, and the points stay on your record for 4 years. Stopping safely on amber whenever possible is always the better choice than risking points for a red light.
Not after points have already been issued. Once points are on your licence, no course can reduce or remove them. However, in some cases, before points are formally given, police may offer a driver improvement course or speed awareness course instead of points, typically for minor or borderline first time offences. Completing the course means avoiding points altogether, though you do still pay a course fee. These offers are entirely at the discretion of police or the court, and once a conviction with points has been recorded, no course will remove it. The points simply remain until they expire.
Yes, although specific procedures and time limits apply. If you believe you were wrongly convicted or that the penalty was unjust, you typically have 21 days from the date of sentencing to lodge an appeal, in England and Wales this means an appeal from the Magistrates Court to the Crown Court. During an appeal the case can be reheard and the court can quash the conviction or adjust the penalty, though valid grounds such as new evidence, procedural errors or a disproportionate sentence are usually required. Simply feeling the punishment is harsh is not normally sufficient grounds on its own. An appeal can occasionally result in a harsher outcome, and losing an appeal may mean additional costs, so seeking legal advice before proceeding is wise.
Reaching 12 or more active points within a 3 year period triggers a totting up ban, usually resulting in automatic disqualification for at least 6 months. The ban can run longer for repeat totting up offences, for example 12 months for a second occurrence and 2 years for a third. At 12 points you will need to attend court, where mitigating circumstances such as exceptional hardship can occasionally be argued, though courts rarely allow drivers to keep their licence in these cases. Once the disqualification period ends, the licence is reinstated and the points are wiped, though the record will show a TT99 code for 4 years afterwards. New drivers face a lower threshold of 6 points leading to revocation rather than the standard 12 point totting up ban.
Generally no, once an endorsement falls outside your insurer’s stated disclosure window, usually 5 years, you do not need to declare it. However, the 5 year insurance disclosure window often runs longer than the 4 year DVLA removal period, so there can be a gap where a point has disappeared from your licence but you still need to mention it to an insurer. Always check what your specific insurer asks for and answer truthfully, since incorrect disclosure can invalidate your policy.
No. Once an endorsement passes its official DVLA removal date it disappears entirely from your record, so it will not show up when a rental company checks your licence using a DVLA share code. Only current, unexpired endorsements and disqualifications appear in a check. It is still worth generating a fresh check code shortly before travelling, since codes expire after 21 days.
Related Articles You May Find Useful
Explore more helpful guides and updates from APH to keep your driving knowledge up to date.
- DVLA Driving Licence Changes, Everything You Need to Know, stay informed about the latest updates to UK driving licences and what they mean for motorists
- How to Cancel Road Tax and Claim a Refund When Selling or Storing Your Car, discover how to legally cancel your road tax and request a refund if you sell your vehicle or take it off the road
- Do I Need to Inform the DVLA About My Medical Condition?, learn which health conditions must be declared to the DVLA and whether you are still fit to drive
- Renewing Your Driving Licence at 70, What You Need to Know, find out how to renew your driving licence at 70 and continue driving legally and safely
- Essential Travel Safety Tips, Understanding UK Driving Licence Categories, a clear guide to what you can and cannot drive with a standard UK driving licence
- How to Report an Untaxed Vehicle in Your Area, step by step guidance on how to report a car you believe has been left untaxed on your street
- Checked the 4B on Your Driving Licence? It Could Save You 1,000 Pounds, find out why a quick look at one small detail on your licence could save you a big fine
- How to Check Your Car Tax, Insurance, MOT and Licence Details Online, a simple guide to checking your car and licence information online in minutes
- How to Identify and Report an Abandoned Vehicle, learn how to find out if a car has been abandoned and what steps to take to get it removed
Disclaimer. This guide provides general information based on the rules and best practices in effect at the time of writing in 2026. Driving laws and DVLA procedures can change, and individual circumstances vary. Always check the latest official guidance on GOV.UK for the most current information. If you believe there is an error on your driving record, or you are facing a court case, contact the DVLA directly or seek advice from a legal professional. Always ensure you comply with current laws and regulations relating to your driving licence. Safe driving.
hi i wanted to know can i remove points from my driving licence, if i can how?
how do I remove the 107 on my licence
I only have a provisional licence but passed my theory and got caught driving a couple of times (i have learned that lesson now ) resulting in disqualification but once my disqualification ends is my theory still valid as it would still be within 2 years of passing just not sure if the disqualification would cancel it out or not ? Any helpful links would be appreciated many thanks in advance
Endorsements and new drivers: Anyone receiving six or more penalty points within two years of passing their driving test will have the licence revoked.
Any unexpired points on your provisional licence will be carried over to your full version if you pass your test.
If your licence is revoked within two years of passing your test, you’ll have to retake it – both the theory and practical elements.
I wanted to know if you have 6 penalty points and 3 expire in 2017 but the removal date is 2018 if you were to get six more after they expire in 2017 would this mean you would technically have 12 or 9 because the three points from 2014-2017 have been expired but NOT removed. Would this mean you have 9 or 12 points. Please explain as with 12 you would be disqualified
Hi Adam, Just wondering if you managed to get an answer?
hi i wanted to know can i remove points from my driving licence, if i can how?
H0w can I get my points off my drivers license as time spent.
Please let me know how to do this.
Thank you
You need to do nothing .Since 2015 dvla will automatically remove your points with no cost to yourself,due to the paper driving license being abolished
I have a paper driving license with my PC20 code date and penalty points for my offence whitch have expired do I send it into theDVLA or can I shred it .
Harry Wilson,
If you haven’t already dones so, Simply apply for a new photo licence, once you get it the expired points will automatically be removed.