Colombia Proposes a Points-Based Driving License
Colombia’s Ministry of Transport has proposed a points-based driving license system that would penalize traffic violations and could leave drivers unable to drive if their balance reaches zero. The proposal, announced on Nov. 2, is part of a broader effort to reform the country’s National Traffic Code. Transport Minister Elsa Noguera said the measure aims […]
Colombia is exploring a points-based driving license system that could automatically suspend licenses after a driver racks up enough traffic violations. The proposal, announced by the Ministry of Transport on November 2, aims to penalize offenses such as speeding and drunk driving by reducing a driver's points balance. Drivers would start with a certain number of points, which would decrease with each violation, and could be left unable to drive if their balance hits zero.
The Ministry has not yet specified the initial point values or the deductions for specific offenses. Motorcycles are expected to play a significant role in this reform, as they make up 62% of Colombia's registered vehicle fleet and account for 61.6% of road deaths. The Ministry is considering how the points system would apply to different license categories, including motorcycles, cars, and public-service vehicles.
Other countries, like Spain, Germany, and the United Kingdom, already use points to penalize traffic violations, but their systems differ in terms of starting points, deductions, and consequences for reaching zero points.
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