Thousands of drivers are at risk of losing their licence if they commit just one more driving offence.
92,000 drivers currently have either nine, 10 or 11 points on their licence meaning they could lose their licence as another three points would push them over the 12 point ban threshold.
The drivers at risk were discovered following a Freedom of Information request to DVLA by road safety charity IAM RoadSmartreveals.
Motorists could be given points through everyday driving habits, ignorance or judgement errors, such as speeding, overtaking on a double white line, parking in a dangerous place, not stopping at a school crossing, carrying too many passengers or overloading the vehicle.
Many drivers may also be unaware that a lack of basic vehicle maintenance could also land you with points, such as defective tyres, blown headlight or brake light bulbs, cracked light covers, smeary windscreen wipers or worn suspension components - reports Wales Online.
Specifically, at present there are 80,484 motorists in the UK with 9 points on their licence, 7,804 with 10 points and 4,313 with 11 points.
But are nearly 8,800 motorists still driving with 12 points or more on their driving licence, with IAM RoadSmart calling for a full review to ensure that drivers with multiple points are always treated in the same way.
Reasons that these drivers can keep their licence include exceptional hardship, such as loss of employment.
Neil Greig, IAM RoadSmart Director of Policy & Research, said: “The number of motorists still driving on UK roads with more than 12 points, or just under the driving ban threshold, is alarming.
"It is also an opportune occasion to educate motorists on some motoring laws that they might be unaware can result in licence points, so that motorists can change their driving habits and carry out regular basic checks of their vehicle to help make the roads safer for all users.
