Points in Flensburg: when they expire and how to reduce them

Traffic violations are recorded with points in the driver fitness register in Flensburg. At eight points, withdrawal of the driving license looms. But points are cleared after fixed periods, and with a driver aptitude seminar you can voluntarily reduce points to a limited extent.

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The driving license is withdrawn at eight points. Points are cleared after 2.5, 5, or 10 years depending on severity; each violation has its own clearance period (§ 4 StVG).

With one to five points you can reduce one point through a voluntary driver aptitude seminar, at most once within five years. At six or seven points there is a warning.

What you should do now

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1. Check your point count
Request your current point count free of charge from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) to keep an overview.
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2. Check clearance periods
See when individual entries are cleared. Each violation clears on its own according to its own period.
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3. Use the seminar
With one to five points, a driver aptitude seminar can reduce one point, but only once in five years.
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4. Avoid violations
The most effective protection is to avoid new violations so the old ones can clear undisturbed.

How to spot the scam

You are approaching eight points and risk withdrawal.
You rely on being able to quickly 'buy off' points, which is only very limited.
Several violations in a short time make the point count rise quickly.

Frequently asked questions

At how many points is the license gone?

From eight points the driving license is withdrawn. At four to five points there is an admonition, at six to seven a warning with a reference to the driver aptitude seminar (§ 4 StVG).

When are points deleted?

Depending on the severity of the violation after 2.5, 5, or 10 years. Each entry has its own clearance period and clears independently of the others. You can check the status with the KBA.

Can I reduce points?

With a count of one to five points you can reduce one point through a voluntary driver aptitude seminar, at most once within five years. From six points on, no reduction is possible anymore.

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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.