How many penalty points prohibit highway driving?
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As of October 2016, there was no direct correlation between the number of penalty points on a new driver's license and eligibility to drive on highways. Novice drivers require experienced accompaniment: According to 2016 driving license regulations during the probationary period, novice drivers must be accompanied by an experienced driver who has held a corresponding or higher-class license for over 3 years when driving on highways. During the probationary period, operating a motor vehicle on highways requires accompaniment by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-class license for more than 3 years. Probationary period penalty points: For Class A and B licenses, accumulating 6 or more points (but less than 12) during probation extends the probation period by one year. If the driver again accumulates 6 or more points (but less than 12) during the extended probation or reaches a total of 12 points (including other permitted vehicle types), their probationary driving qualification will be revoked. When revoking qualifications, the highest permitted vehicle class will also be canceled according to regulations, requiring the driver to complete a downgrade procedure at the vehicle management office within 30 days after the scoring cycle ends.