17A   Consequences generally

If the holder of a learner licence or a provisional licence incurs the threshold number of demerit points within the 3 year period ending on the day on which the person last committed an offence for which demerit points have been recorded against the person, the Authority may:

(a)  issue a notice of suspension or cancellation of licence under section 17B, or

(b)  if the person subsequently applies for a driver licence:

(i)  refuse the application and issue a notice of licence ineligibility under section 17C, or

(ii)  (if the driver licence applied for is a learner or provisional licence) grant the licence and issue a notice of suspension or cancellation of licence under section 17B.