not necessarily, if he puts off paying it for a month and then gains his green p's, then afterwards he can pay for the fine and then lose 3 points (provided that he hasnt commited any offences previously) and have 4 points left and he wont lose his license.. you need to re-read the new regulations for red P plate drivers... it does not matter how may points you have or haven't got, you speed at all, you will get your license suspended if you are caught.