|- |Medium |4 points |Parking where is not allowed, Stop on a crosswalk or intersection |- |Severe |5 points |Not wearing a seatbelt, Failure to signal before turning or changing lanes, Speeding |- |Very Severe |7 points |Disrespecting traffic lights, Driving a vehicle without the appropriate license, Excessive Speeding |} Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago The Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Bill 2016, which was launched in September 2019, governs the points system, which is referred to as the Demerit Points System. Drivers holding a permit for over a year may have their driving license suspended if they receive more than 10 points within a three-year period. - Drivers who receive 10-14 points (over three years) can be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving permit for a period of six months. - Drivers who receive 14-20 points (over three years) can be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving permit for up to one year. - Drivers who receive over 20 points (over three years) can be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving permit for up to two years. Drivers can receive point by the following offenses: 1. Using a wireless communication device to view, send or compose an electronic message while driving or having charge of a vehicle carries a fixed penalty fine of $1,000 and the award of six demerit points. 2. Driving while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving permit will see the award of 14 demerit points 3. Offences of driving instructor carries a fine of $2000 and nine demerit points 4. Exceeding the specified speed limit by 31 km or more per hour carries a fixed penalty fine of $3000 and six demerit points 5. Motor racing and speed trials between motor vehicles without permission carries a $1000 and six demerit points 6. Driving when under the influence of drug will attract nine demerit points 7. Driving or being in charge of a vehicle while blood alcohol levels exceed prescribed limit – nine demerit points 8. Failure to provide a specimen of breath or blood – 14 demerit points 9. Failure to submit breath analysis or willful alternation of concentration of alcohol in his breath or blood – 14 demerit points 10. Careless driving – six demerit points 11. Failure to produce a vehicle for inspection/Driving a vehicle without a valid inspection sticker and certificate - $1000 fine – six demerit points 12.