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Originally Posted by Janet  A prickly issue 
They can't match up the points, because the UK has a plus points system whereas we have a minus points system. In addition, different offences have different point allocations. So there is little they can do in reality.
They can and will fine you though, and if your licence isn't as it should be (i.e. living here more than 6 months still on a British licence) ... ouch. 
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Hence why IMHO it is better to keep your UK licence and have it endorsed with your NIE rather than surrender it for a Spanish one. They are less likely to bother with points for minor offences that would normally attract them.