A driver gets 3 points at month 5, 3 at month 14, 3 at month 30 and 3 at month 40. What happens?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 12 points fall within three years of the latest offence, so a ban of at least six months follows
- Step 1: The window runs from month 4 to month 40, which is 36 months. Step 2. Month 5 is inside it, so all four offences count: 12 points. Answer: 12 points fall within three years of the latest offence, so a ban of at least six months follows. Why not the others: Month 5 is only 35 months before month 40, points are not counted per year, and the minimum ban for totting up is six months.
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