What can a young driver lose their driving license for? List of the most common reasons
โ Young drivers are subject to stricter regulations! Check which violations most often lead to the loss of a driver's license in the first years after the exam and how to avoid the most serious mistakes.
Beginner drivers not only have more to learn, but also more to lose. Regulations for young drivers are restrictive, and loss of a driver's license can occur after just a few serious violations or one crime. Below you will find a list of the most common reasons why young drivers lose their licenses in 2025, along with practical tips on how to avoid it.
Most common reasons for young drivers losing their driver's license
- Exceeding the penalty points limit: The limit for beginner drivers (driver's license less than one year) is 20 points. After exceeding this limit, the driver's license is automatically revoked, regardless of the driver's age.
- Committing three serious violations during the probationary period: If within 2 years of obtaining a driver's license you commit three violations against safety in transportation (e.g., cause a collision, exceed speed by more than 30 km/h, fail to yield to a pedestrian), you lose your license.
- Committing a crime against safety in transportation: Any road crime, e.g., driving under the influence of alcohol, fleeing the scene of an accident, or causing a fatal accident, results in immediate loss of driver's license.
- Exceeding speed by more than 50 km/h in a built-up area: For such a violation, the driver's license is suspended for 3 months, and in case of recidivism โ even longer.
- Driving without a license or despite a ban: The amendment of regulations provides for the revocation or refusal to issue a driver's license for driving without a license or in violation of a court ban.
- Participation in illegal races or drifts: New regulations provide for mandatory suspension of the driver's license for participation in illegal races, drifts, or popping wheels.
Examples of the most common violations leading to loss of driver's license
| Violation / Crime | Number of penalty points | Consequences |
|---|---|---|
| Exceeding speed by more than 50 km/h in a built-up area | 15 | Driver's license suspension for 3 months |
| Failing to yield to a pedestrian at a crosswalk | 15 | High risk of losing driver's license during probationary period |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating substances | 15 | Immediate loss of driver's license, criminal proceedings |
| Causing a road accident | up to 15 | Loss of driver's license, often for life in case of serious consequences |
| Three violations against safety in transportation during probationary period | variable | Revocation of license, need for a new course and exam |
| Participation in illegal races, drifts | up to 15 | Driver's license suspension, criminal proceedings |
How can a young driver avoid losing their driver's license?
- Obey speed limits and exercise special caution in built-up areas.
- Do not drive after alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
- Watch out for pedestrians โ failing to yield is one of the most common violations among young drivers.
- Avoid showing off, illegal races, and risky maneuvers.
- Regularly check your penalty points via mObywatel or at the police station.
๐ก Expert perspective:
Most often, young drivers lose their licenses not due to a single mistake, but due to the sum of minor violations and lack of experience. It's worth being cautious, as just two serious violations can exceed the points limit and result in loss of license.
