The difference seems to be that here in Spain you are seldom sentenced to less than two years. Jail, when you finally get there, is a serious matter. And of cou

The difference seems to be that here in Spain you are seldom sentenced to less than two years. Jail, when you finally get there, is a serious matter. And of course you can't drive in prison so problem solved :) Points and permit revoking are the way to fast-track what otherwise would be administrative sanctions, clustering them to build a criminal case.