The number of points deducted in 2024 amounted to 11.7 million for 6.3 million offences processed that resulted in point deductions.
In 2024, the following points were deducted:
- 5.7 million points for speeding (- 53 % compared with 2023, due to speeding offences of less than 5 km/h no longer resulting in point deductions since 1 January 2024);
- 1.9 million for failure to comply with priority rules;
- 1.7 million for the use of mobile phones / earphones;
- 1.1million for traffic regulations;
- 618 000 for drink-driving;
- 303 000 for drug use (including both summary and criminal drink-driving offences);
- 294 000 for failure to wear a seat belt.
One-point offences account for 33 % of points deducted, while six-point offences account for 10 %.
In 2024, 79 % of drivers still had the full 12 points on their driving licence, but only 49 % of alleged perpetrators of fatal accidents (APFA) still held all 12 points.
Driving licences invalidated due to zero points
In 2024, 47 916 driving licences were invalidated due to a lack of remaining points. Men accounted for 84 %, i.e. 40 046 licences, reflecting the commission of more serious or repeated offences by men.
Restoration of points
In 2024, 7.8 million drivers saw their initial capital of 12 points restored after 2 or 3 years without further offences (58 % men). A total of 6.9 million drivers recovered one point after 6 months without a new offence (62 % men).
In 2024, 24 872 training courses were organised for 320 402 participants: 302 853 participants attended courses aimed at restoring points (so-called “points-based licence” courses), while 17 549 participants attended courses offered as alternatives to prosecution or as part of plea bargaining procedures (so-called “justice” courses).
Driving licences issued
In 2024, 912 601 category B licences, 4 917 category A1 licences, and 117 940 category A2 licences were issued.