Moneyshake submitted an FOI request to the DVLA and have gathered all the data on our new and young drivers and the results are shocking!
Here are the key findings for LEARNER drivers:
- 12,000 new drivers risk losing their licence straight after their test
- A shocking 65,054 learner drivers have points on their licence before passing their test.
- Men are over 4x more likely to get points on their provisional license
- Learner drivers in their 20s are the worst for points on their licence
Top 10 Motoring Offences committed By Young Drivers
Did you know that drivers aged 16-25 fined £40.7 million from motoring offences each year? 9 young drivers are caught driving illegally every hour in the UK and 8 in 10 motoring offences result in a ban for young drivers.
1) Speeding on a public road
Max: 6 Points
Up to £1000 fine
2) Speeding on a motorway
Max: 6 Points
Up to £2,500 fine
3) Driving without insurance
Max: 8 Points
Unlimited Fine
4) Failure to identify the driver
Max: 6 Points
Up to £1000 fine
5) Failure to comply with traffic light signals
Max: 3 Points
Up to £1000 fine
6) Driving otherwise than in accordance with a license
Max: 6 Points
Up to £1000 fine
7) Using mobile phone while driving
Max: 6 Points
Up to £2500 fine
8) Speeding in a goods vehicle
Max: 6 Points
Up to £2500 fine
9) Driving with defective tyres
Max: 3 Points
Up to £2500 fine
10) Driving without due care or attention
Max: 9 Points
Unlimited fine
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