For the 1st 2 years after you pass your test you can get a maximum of 6 points, (Now I always get confused on this so please correct me if I'm wrong) I believe if you get any points over 6 (so say, the 7th point) You automatically loose your licence and after a period of being disqualified you have to re-take your test. Once you've had you licence for 2 years it can have a maximum of 12 points on it before the above occurs. Points last 5 years IIRC (Though you can pay to have them removed after 3 I think)
Long story short 44 in a 30 should be £60 and 3 points. Ride real careful from now on mate
