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Reducing penalty points – how to do it?
Do you have at least a few penalty points on your account and want to get rid of them before the year is up? From September 17, 2023, this is possible. It was then that a new law came into force, which allows for the reduction of the 6 oldest penalty points. How to check penalty points? How to delete penalty points? Who can benefit from this solution? We give you a hint!
- Checking penalty points
- Who can reduce their penalty points?
- How to remove penalty points?
- How long does it take for penalty points to be deleted?
- How much do re-education training courses at WORD cost?
- Certificate of penalty points
Penalty points, in addition to financial penalties, are a consequence of various road offenses. They accumulate on the driver's account, and after exceeding the set limit, the driving license is suspended. How many penalty points can you have? In the case of young drivers, it is 20, and for people with longer driving experience - 24.
Checking penalty points
Let's start from the beginning, that is, from the fact that you can easily check the number of your penalty points. How to check penalty points? This can be done at a police station, as well as online - using the CEPiK 2.0 system. A visit to the police station will require a document confirming your identity. How to check penalty points online? Just use the app mCitizen. There is a separate tab about the driving license and accumulated points. You will need an identity profile to confirm your identity. It is worth remembering that you can only check your penalty points.
Who can reduce their penalty points?
It is worth remembering that reduction of penalty points is not a solution available to everyone. This option can only be used by people who meet certain requirements:
- in the case of drivers with driving licenses for less than one year – after exceeding 20 penalty points, the permission is withdrawn by the starosta. Such a person cannot use the option to remove the accumulated points, even if he has not approached this limit. After exceeding the limit, it is necessary to pass the theoretical and practical exam again,
- in the case of drivers with more experience – after exceeding 24 penalty points, your license will still be suspended and you will need to undergo a psychological examination and re-examination. In such a situation, the number of points cannot be reversed. Penalty points can be reduced to a maximum of 23 points.
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How to remove penalty points?
Under the new regulations, you can remove up to 6 penalty points from your account. How to remove penalty points? This can be done by taking part in special training. It is organized by the Provincial Road Traffic Centers. Such training enabling the deletion of penalty points lasts 8 hours (however, an hour of training is equal to 45 minutes), during which theoretical content is covered and practical tasks are performed.
Program a course that reduces penalty points, covers specific topics:
- social and legal consequences of road accidents,
- causes and consequences of road accidents occurring in Poland,
- traffic regulations,
- ways to prevent accidents and psychological aspects of driving,
- practical exercises - emergency braking at a speed of 30-50 km/h.
The entire training takes place in one day. Information on scheduled course dates can be obtained directly from the nearest WORD. Approximately 2 teaching hours are allocated to each of the above-mentioned theoretical topics. The training is conducted by a police officer from the road traffic unit or another person who has specialist knowledge in this field. The course is also attended by a transport psychologist, an examiner, a driving instructor from WORD or a driving technique instructor.
Important: Completing the training will not erase penalty points for offenses for which you have not paid the fine.
How long does it take for penalty points to be deleted?
Interestingly, points are also deleted spontaneously, but only when you meet certain conditions. You must pay the fine, and a specific period should pass from then on. How long does it take for penalty points to be deleted? Currently it is one year from the date of payment. However, if you have a lot of points and are approaching the limit of withdrawing your driving license, a better choice than waiting for the automatic deletion of penalty points is to take part in a WORD training.
Remember: You can only participate in the training once every six months. It removes the 6 oldest penalty points.
How much do re-education training courses at WORD cost?
Unfortunately deleting penalty points is subject to a fee. The cost of taking part in the training is currently approximately PLN 1000. Just a few years ago it cost much less - from PLN 300 to PLN 500. The training itself is also more difficult. Previously, it consisted only of a theoretical part. Currently, the driver must also perform a practical task.
Certificate of penalty points
Of course you can also get certificate of penalty points. You can ask for them at the police station. How much it costs? Such a certificate costs PLN 17. You can pay at the commune or city office where the police station is located. This can be done either at the office's cash desk or by transfer to the office's account. It is important to take the payment or transfer confirmation with you.
We hope that our article answered all your questions about penalty points and their reduction. It is worth remembering your rights and the possibility of deleting penalty points. For more, please see our other articles. Have a nice trip!
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