Study:
Points-based licensing system
The study is based on an analysis of the scientific literature and a review of the characteristics of point-based licensing systems applied in different countries around the world. The results point to the effectiveness of the system in deterring offending behavior and reducing road crashes.
What is the Point License System?
The Points Based License System is a measure or tool to sanction infractions committed by drivers through the subtraction/obtaining of points, with the purpose of reducing road accidents in the countries or regions where it is implemented. This type of tool is applied in countries in Europe, America, Asia and Oceania, showing great results in road safety in these countries since a few months of its implementation.
Dimensions of the points license system
Reduction in the fatality rate after the implementation of the point system
SPAIN
reduction after 3 months of application.
0
.6%
FRANCE
reduction after 1 year of application.
0
.6%
UK
reduction after 1 year of application.
0
.2%
ITALY
reduction after 1 year of application.
0
.3%
JAPAN
reduction after 5 years of application.
0
.7%
Why implement the Point License System?
Discourages drivers from committing infractions or risky behaviors.
Users value the measure positively and perceive that its purpose is to raise awareness and improve road safety.
To be as effective as possible, it should be applied equally throughout the country and offending drivers should be re-educated.
Applies different, more restrictive conditions for at-risk road groups such as novice drivers and professional drivers.
