A driving offender rehabilitation programme has been updated by the Ministry of Interior.
Modifications to the Federal Traffic Point Programme, which is for drivers who are near to or have had their licences revoked, have been approved by the ministry, which uses the programme as a means to improve traffic safety.
Drivers who undertake the programme can reduce their black points by 8 points before they reach 24, an option that can be used once a year.
For drivers who have already had their licences revoked, it is compulsory that they participate in the programme.
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Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
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