The number of points you can have on your driving license before facing penalties varies by jurisdiction, but here are some common thresholds:

• United Kingdom: You can accumulate up to 12 penalty points on your license within a three-year period before risking a driving ban. For new drivers (those with less than two years of holding a license), accumulating 6 points or more within two years can lead to license revocation, requiring retaking the driving test to regain it

• United States (varies by state):
  • In New York State, accumulating 11 points in 18 months may lead to license suspension

* Pennsylvania suspends licenses if a driver accumulates 11 or more points, or 6 or more points if under 18 years old

* South Carolina suspends licenses at 12 or more points, with warnings sent at 6 points

* North Carolina suspends licenses for 12 points within three years

* Many states have their own point systems with different thresholds, but typically, reaching around 12 points triggers suspension or revocation

• General note: There is often no absolute upper limit on points, but reaching or exceeding the threshold (commonly 12 points) within a set period (usually 2-3 years) results in suspension or revocation. New drivers usually have a lower threshold (often 6 points) due to their inexperience

Points usually remain on your record for a few years (commonly 3-4 years) and can affect insurance premiums even after they expire for license suspension purposes

. In summary, the maximum points allowed before losing your license is typically around 12 points for experienced drivers and 6 points for new drivers within a defined period, but this can vary by location. Always check the specific rules for your state or country.