Penalty points: How much does a 6 point reduction course/training for drivers cost?

Too many penalty points on a driver's account can lead to serious consequences, including the loss of the driving licence. Fortunately, it is possible to reduce these points through appropriate training. In this article, you will find out how much penalty point reduction training costs in 2025 and what conditions you need to meet to take advantage of this option.

How much does penalty point reduction training cost in 2025?

The cost of training for drivers who violate traffic regulations varies depending on the provincial traffic centre (WORD) where you choose to take the course. Currently, the fees for training to reduce penalty points are as follows:

• The standard price of training at most WORD centres is around £1,000
• WORD Katowice offers training at a price of PLN 950
• In Warsaw, the cost of training can be as high as £1,100

It is worth noting that, in accordance with the decree of the Minister of the Interior and Administration of 14 September 2023, the training fee must be paid before the training starts. Various forms of payment are accepted, including payment card.

How does the penalty point reduction course work?

Training for offending drivers is an effective way to reduce penalty points. The points reduction course aims not only to reduce the number of points, but also to educate drivers about road safety.

Rules for participation in training

Taking the training will reduce your penalty points by 6 points. However, there are some important rules to bear in mind:

1. The course can be taken no more than once every 6 months
2. Driver must hold a driving licence for more than 1 year
3. Penalty points may not exceed 24 points
4. The training lasts 8 hours (one day)

The aim of the training is to raise awareness of the consequences of traffic violations and to provide road safety expertise.

Topics discussed during the course

Training for offending drivers includes topics such as:

• Legal and social consequences of road traffic accidents
• Responsibility criminalisation of offenders for offences against traffic safety and order
• Psychological aspects of driving
• The most common causes of traffic violations

Who can benefit from a penalty point reduction course?

Not every driver can take the 6 penalty point reduction training course. According to the regulations, the course can benefit:

• Persons entered in the register of traffic offenders
• Drivers who have held a driving licence for at least one year
• Persons who have not exceeded the limit of 24 penalty points
• Offending drivers who wish to reduce their points count

Ważne jest, aby wiedzieć, że kierowcy, którzy przekroczyli 24 punkty nie mogą już skorzystać z kursu – w ich przypadku konieczne jest ponowne zdanie egzaminu na prawo jazdy.

How does the registration process for the points reduction course work?

To sign up for penalty point reduction training, follow these steps:

1. Check the number of penalty points you have (this can be done at the traffic department of the provincial police headquarters)
2. Select the provincial road traffic centre where you want to take the training course
3. Register for the course (in person or online)
4. Pay the training fee
5. Participate in an 8-hour training course

The necessary documents for registration are:

• Valid driving licence
• Identity card
• Confirmation of payment

Benefits of completing a points reduction course

A reduction in penalty points is not the only benefit of taking the training. Additional benefits include:

• Improving knowledge of traffic regulations
• Greater awareness of road hazards
• Reducing the risk of losing your driving licence
• Avoiding the need to retake the exam

The training is carried out by qualified specialists: a police traffic officer, an examiner or a person holding a driving instructor or driving instructor certificate, employed by the WORD.

What should a driver know before taking the course?

Before signing up for traffic offender training, it is useful to know that:

• Penalty points are assigned to the driver, not the vehicle
• Points are time-barred one year after the date of the offence
• Mandat i punkty karne to dwie różne kary – opłacenie mandatu nie anuluje punktów
• According to the latest legislation, drivers can check their points online using a trusted profile

Key provisions on penalty points

The penalty point system works on the basis of:

• Ordinance of the Minister of the Interior and Administration of 14 September 2023 on the register of vehicle drivers in breach of regulations
• Traffic law
• The Act on Vehicle Drivers

Currently, the maximum number of points for a single offence is 15, and the limit leading to the loss of a driving licence is 24 points.

Summary

A penalty point reduction training course is an effective way to reduce penalty points by 6 points. The cost of such a course in 2025 is around £1,000 and there are conditions for taking it. It is worth considering this option, especially if the number of accumulated points is approaching the dangerous limit of 24 points.

However, let us remember that the best solution is to obey traffic rules, which eliminates the need to reduce penalty points. Road safety should be the priority of every driver.

This article is for information purposes and has been prepared on the basis of the regulations in force in 2025. Detailed information can be obtained from the provincial traffic centre or the traffic department of the provincial police headquarters.