Attention Drivers! Government Introduces Negative Point System—Repeat Traffic Offenders Risk Losing Their Licence

In a significant move to enhance road safety and curb traffic violations, the central government is set to implement a new negative point system for drivers across the country. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is expected to roll out the new rule within the next two months .

Under this upcoming system, drivers who break traffic rules — such as speeding, jumping red lights, or reckless driving — will receive negative points on their driving license . Accumulating points beyond a specified limit will result in either suspension or cancellation of the license.

This negative marking system functions similarly to penalty marking in examinations. As drivers accumulate violations, their record will reflect negative behavior on the road. Although the exact threshold has not yet been finalized, a 2011 expert committee had recommended suspension of licenses for one year if a driver accumulates 12 negative points within three years . Repeat offenders could face suspensions of up to five years .

In addition to suspension risks, the new system will also affect driving license renewals . Offenders may be required to undergo a driving test again during the renewal process. The intention is to ensure that only responsible and competent drivers are allowed to operate vehicles.

This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure safer roads, disciplined driving behavior, and reduced accident rates . The ministry has also hinted at allowing low-speed electric vehicles (under 1500 watts and up to 25 km/h) more freedom of movement under revised norms.

Drivers are urged to follow all traffic rules to avoid accumulating negative points and risking their driving privileges.

Drivers beware! New rule from the central government; DL will be cancelled if negative points increase

Central government’s big step to increase road safety and prevent traffic rule violations

To ensure smooth traffic in the country, the traffic police and the traffic department make many changes in the rules. However, many drivers violate traffic rules. Meanwhile, the central government has taken a big step to increase road safety and prevent traffic rule violations.

The government will take strict action against those who violate traffic rules. It has been decided to introduce a negative number system and if drivers break the rules, negative points will be recorded on their licenses. If the points accumulated exceed a certain limit, the licenses will be suspended or canceled.

The new rule, which will be implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in two months, plans to penalize drivers by giving them negative points on their licenses for offences such as speeding, signal violations and reckless driving.

The negative point system will work like negative marking in any exam. Under the proposed defect and merit system, negative points will be accumulated on drivers who violate traffic rules.

In 2011, an expert committee recommended that if a driver accumulates 12 (negative) points on his driving license within 3 years, his license should be suspended for one year and repeat offenders should be suspended for up to 5 years. But the exact limit for the new points system has not yet been determined.

This new system will also have a direct impact on the renewal of driving licenses. Drivers who have violated traffic rules will have to take a driving test again when renewing their licenses. That is, if drivers who repeatedly violate traffic rules, the points accumulated on their driving licenses will confirm that their driving is not good. In such a case, they will have to take a driving test before the license is reissued. In addition, the ministry will allow low-speed electric vehicles (up to 1500 watts and 25 kmph).