Overview
- Points can be recorded from age 14 for all road users, including cyclists, e‑scooter riders and pedestrians.
- Automatic expiry applies on a tiered schedule: one point after 2.5 years, two points after 5 years and three points after 10 years.
- The Kraftfahrt‑Bundesamt specifies that each violation is treated individually and its expiry period starts on the day of legal finality.
- A voluntary Fahreignungsseminar allows a one‑point reduction once every five years for those with 1–5 points, with ADAC citing typical costs around €400 from providers such as driving schools, TÜV and DEKRA.
- Consequences escalate up to licence withdrawal at eight points, with lower totals usually prompting warnings and repeat offenders risking delays in obtaining a first licence.