When we receive a ticket for a traffic violation, in addition to paying money, this means that we have lost points from our circulation permit. It is a problem and there are cases in which we want to check how many points we currently have, after said infraction. This is a process that can also be carried out from the phone, something that we show you below.
The consultation of points of the DGT It is a process that has become increasingly simple. Currently we can do it both on the phone and on the tablet, so you can do this from your Android device in a simple way. Thus, whenever you want to know how many points you still have on your permit, you can do so. It is possible from an app or from the browser.
The permit starts from 12 points normally and is the number that is recommended to have in each case. Starting drivers, that is, novice drivers and others who get it back after losing it, have a maximum of 8 points on it. We don’t always know how many points are lost for a traffic offence, so it’s good to check your DGT points from time to time. Since we can see how many we have lost in each infraction or fine received.
Check your DGT points
As we have said, this is a process that we can currently perform entirely on our Android phone or tablet. We have had the Mi DGT app available for some time. In it we can carry out all kinds of actions or queries related to our driving license. Among them is said consultation of DGT points, the points that we still have in said permit. So we can use this app to know this data. It is something simple and within the reach of any Android user.
In order to use this app and check your points balance, you must have a Cl@ve PIN or Permanent Cl@ve. If you still do not have access to the Cl@ve system, you will need a registration letter that includes the procedure that you will have to follow in order to enjoy access to said system. The mailing of the letter is free, and it should take two or three days (normally). This security system is used so that no one other than you enters and consults your personal data. So it is something essential in this regard. If you have it, you can now use this My DGT app to see your points.
Check the points
Once we have downloaded the Mi DGT app on Android and have that Cl@ve PIN, we will be able to access our data. The app is very light, with a weight of about 30 MB, so any user can install it on their phone or tablet. This app gives us a lot of useful information, since we have data such as when is the revision of the driving license, technical data, environmental label, ITV and vehicle insurance inside. In addition, it is possible to share information between users, in addition to having the option to notify if the vehicle is usually driven by another person, for example.
You simply have to log in to the app using your Cl@ve PIN. When you have entered these data, the home screen will be loaded. In this app you will see that there is a large circle with a number inside it. That number is the one that indicates the number of points you still have on your driving license. It is a data that is updated at all times, so that you will be able to know this really quickly and simply. You have already made that points query in the DGT app from your phone or tablet using this application in this way.
When you receive a letter with a fine and you are notified that points will be withdrawn, you will see that the number will be changed in the app. So this is something that you can consult whenever you want, since it is data that is kept well updated by the DGT. Also information about your car, such as when you have passed the ITV is something that is always kept up to date within this app. It’s a good reminder to keep in mind.
Both the Mi DGT app, as well as the Cl@ve PIN app, are available in the Google Play Store. Both apps can be downloaded for free to your Android phone or tablet. There are no ads inside, as you can imagine. They can be downloaded from the following links:
Web page
You can also consult these points of the DGT online. This is something that can be done on the official government website, since it can be accessed using a digital certificate, electronic DNI, your credentials cl@ve or requesting username and password. So from the browser in this case, without needing to use the app, you will also be able to see how many points you have on your driving license at that time. It is another method that we can resort to in this regard.
For those users who do not want to install apps, because they are not going to use them regularly or if you want to check this from your tablet, you can bet on this method. In a matter of a few minutes you will have access to this website and you will then be able to see your points balance directly. As we have said, you will have to have one of the previous systems or options to be able to access this website and thus see the points. As in the app, the data is kept up to date at all times, so you will see the most recent points balance that you have in your case.
How do we lose points?
It is normal for a driver to lose points over time, since he has committed an infraction. The number of points that are going to be withdrawn from our driving license It will depend on the type of infraction that we have committed.. As you know, we have infractions that are seen as serious, so more points will be deducted if we commit any of them. So it is important to always keep this in mind when driving and how this is going to affect the points we have.
Some basic examples are driving under the influence of alcohol, not wearing a seat belt (-4 points), look at the mobile while driving (-6 points) or exceed the maximum speed, among many others. In addition to these measures, the most normal thing is that the infraction in question is accompanied by economic fines, which can reach 600 euros in some cases (again this depends on the type of infraction that has been committed). On the other hand, a maximum of 8 points can be lost in one day as a general rule, but if the infractions are very serious, the card could be lost in one day. So that’s something to keep in mind.
In the Mi DGT app or on its website it is possible to consult points and you will be able to see how many we have lost in each case, if we have committed an infraction. In both you can also see the points that we have left and thus know if we are close to losing our driving license, something that could happen if we commit another one and lose all the points that are in it, for example.
point recovery
We will be able to recover the points that we have lost in the future. For example, if you have lost all the points, your license will no longer be valid for six months (three months for professional drivers), that is, you will not be able to drive or use your driving license during this time. To obtain another driving license, you must take an awareness course and, at the end of the period of loss of validity, pass a theoretical test. This test usually costs around 400 euros, so this is something that is going to be a significant expense for millions of people. Paying for the course and attending classes will not be synonymous with passing, but you will have to take certain theoretical and practical tests. Only then will you be able to pass and have your driving license in force again.
How many points will I have when I finish the course? with 8 points, the same number of points given to a new driver. The reason is that to lose all the points you must have committed very serious infractions and the punishment is the gradual recovery of the points, they are not given to you all again, but you have to earn them, so to speak. Another option, if you haven’t lost all the points, is to recover them little by little. How is this done? You must not commit any offense for at least two years. You have to behave properly on the road and in this way you will recover points and you will be at the 12 point mark again on your driving license. This takes time and patience, but it will pay off in a big way.