Driving license: can you lose all points at once?

Verified 23 January 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Yes, you can lose all your points at once.

The rules vary depending on whether you have recently obtained the license (probationary permit) or not:

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General case

You have 10 or more points on your driver's license

You can't lose your points at once.

Indeed, if you commit several infringements at the same time, it can be removed maximum 8 points, or 9 points in the event of driving after drug use if you are also under the influence of alcohol.

You have 9 points on your driving license

You can lose 9 points in one go in the event of driving after drug use if you are also under the influence of alcohol.

In this case, your license is invalidated (zero balance).

You have 8 points on your driving license

You can lose 8 points in one go if you commit several infringements at the same time.

In this case, your license is invalidated (zero balance).

First year of probationary license

When you get the probationary driver's license, it contains 6 points.

During the 1re year of probationary license, you can lose your 6 points if you commit one or more infringements.

For example, a blood alcohol control indicating an alcohol level above 0.2g/l in the blood is an offense punishable by a 6 points off. The probationary permit is invalidated (zero balance).

If you lose 6 points during the 1re year of probationary license, you cannot not get them back.

Your license loses its validity.

You can't drive anymore for 6 months, or follow from road safety awareness course.

You must ironing the permit tests : general theoretical test (code) and practical test (driving).

You can take part in the tests without waiting for the end of the driving ban period.

After the 1st year of the probationary license

At the end of 1re year of probationary permit, the evolution of the number of points depends on the learning formula for driving, the follow-up of further training, and the traffic offenses committed.

Whatever your situation, if you commit several infringements at the same time, it can be removed maximum 8 points, or 9 points in the event of driving after drug use if you are also under the influence of alcohol.

Please note

Certain offenses may be punishable by a judicial annulment of the license without resulting in a total withdrawal of points. For example, driving under the influence of alcohol, manslaughter.

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