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How many points can I get before I lose my licence?

Under the Driver Improvement Program, accumulating penalty points can lead to a suspension of your driver’s licence.

Points threshold and consequences:

Driver Licence ClassPointsConsequences
Learners Driver (L or N)4Warning letter
 6Possible licence prohibition for up to six months
Full Drivers Licence9Warning letter
 15Possible licence prohibition for up to six months

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Is there any way to get rid of points in BC?

When someone asks ‘is there any way to get rid of points in BC it is a difficult question to answer, and the answer is very complicated.

A lot of people are often worried about accumulating points on their driving records. They’re concerned because the more points you have, the more likely it is that you will get a driving prohibition, and receive a driver risk premium invoice.

Points can be costly, and points can be dangerous. And the thing is, it is complicated to get rid of points on your driving record in British Columbia.

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How many points before I lose my license in BC

As an impaired driving lawyer, I get a lot of calls from people who have received traffic tickets and are concerned about losing their license. In particular, they’re concerned about how many points will trigger a license suspension.

Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast answer to this question.

Although there are thresholds on how many points will trigger a driving prohibition, there is more that goes into determining whether or not you’ll receive that prohibition than just the number of points you accumulate.

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