To find out how many points you have on your driving license, the process depends on your country, but generally you can check online or request your driving record from the relevant authority.

How to check your points on your license

• In the UK:
  You can view your driving licence record online by entering your driving licence number, National Insurance number, and postcode on the official government website. This will show your current penalty points and disqualifications under the "penalties and disqualifications" tab

• In Germany:
  You can obtain your current points status from the Register of Driver Fitness (Verkehrssündenkartei) either online (if you have an NFC-enabled smartphone and an online ID card) or by submitting a written application with proof of identity to the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) in Flensburg. The register provides a PDF document of your current points

• In France:
  Use the "My Allowed Points" online service via FranceConnect or your driver’s license file number (NEPH) to check your points balance and download your driving license information. Your NEPH number is on your driving license or related official documents

• In New York, USA:
  Sign into the MyDMV online service with your New York State driver license to check your driving privilege status and points. You can also request a certified driving record for official use

• In New South Wales, Australia:
  Log into your MyServiceNSW Account online to check your demerit points balance for free. You will need your NSW driver licence or vehicle registration details

Summary of what you need to check points online

• Your driving licence number or file number (e.g., NEPH in France)
• Personal identification details (such as National Insurance number in the UK)
• Access to the official government or transport authority website or app
• Sometimes an online ID or account (e.g., FranceConnect, MyDMV, MyServiceNSW)

Additional notes

• Points usually remain on your license for a fixed period (e.g., 3 years in the UK) before expiring automatically

• There may be a time lag between committing an offence and the points being recorded online

• You will typically be informed by post when points are added to your license

By using the appropriate official online service or contacting your local driving license authority, you can quickly and securely find out how many points you currently have on your license.