If you commit an offence with a vehicle, can you lose some of the points assigned to you?
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Explanation
The **points-based driving license** is a system in which drivers have a certain number of points that they can lose if they commit certain infractions.
- **Losing points:** When a driver commits some driving offenses, they may lose points from their license. If they lose all the points, they will not be able to drive for six months and must take a course and an exam to recover them. If they only lose some points, they can recover them if they do not commit more infractions in two years or through a road safety course.
- **Infractions that deduct points:** Not all infractions deduct points, but some do. For example, driving at a speed higher than allowed can result in losing between 2 and 6 points, depending on the speed. Other infractions that deduct points include driving under the influence of alcohol, not respecting traffic signals, and not using a seatbelt, among others.
Therefore, it is correct to state that **points can indeed be lost** when committing certain infractions, as the points system is precisely designed to penalize dangerous driving behaviors.
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