Car & Driving
How long do points in Flensburg last?
Estimated wait
2.5 years – 10 years
Typically ~5 years
Based on published sources
Timeline guide
- Faster cases~4 years
- Average cases~5 years
- Slower casesUp to 10 years
Each point runs on its own independent expiry clock — points do not all clear together on one date. A driver with mixed offenses sees individual points drop off at different times, so there is no single "points expire after X" number. General information, not legal advice.
German driving-penalty points expire on fixed schedules that depend on the severity of the offense (§ 29 StVG): 1 point (a minor Ordnungswidrigkeit, e.g. speeding or a red light) is deleted after 2.5 years; 2 points (a serious offense with a driving ban, or a criminal one) after 5 years; and 3 points (a criminal offense costing you your licence) after 10 years.
More details
Since the 2014 reform these periods are rigid — collecting a new point does NOT extend the countdown of the points you already have.
How the process works
- 11 point — minor offense (speeding, red light): deleted after 2.5 years ↑ the time on this page
- 22 points — serious offense with driving ban, or a criminal one: 5 years
- 33 points — criminal offense with licence withdrawal: 10 years
- 4Each point expires on its own clock; new points don't extend existing ones
Last updated: 15 Jul 2026
Information is for general knowledge only.