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The
Points System
The
point system identifies "persistent violators."
While each violation is not in itself serious
enough to require license suspension or revocation,
several violations may indicate that action should
be taken. Points are assigned for moving violations.
If a certain number of points is reached within
a prescribed amount of time, your driving privilege
may be suspended of revoked.
A
Point system is NOT THE ONLY basis for suspending
or revoking driver licenses. For example, three
speeding violations in 18 months or a single DWI
violation will result in mandatory revocation,
regardless of points.
Your
point total is based on points you received within
the past 18 months, based on the date the violation(s)
occurred.
Once
18 months have passed from the violation date,
the points for that violation no longer count
toward your total. While a conviction is required
for the points to go on your record, the conviction
date is not used to determine your point total.
Points
are reduced by not having any further violations
over a period of time.
Here
is an example of points
| VIOLATION |
POINTS |
|
VIOLATION |
POINTS
|
| Speeding
MPH not specified |
3 |
|
Following
too closely (tailgating) |
4 |
|
MPH over
|
|
Improper
passing, unsafe lane change, drove left of
center, or drove wrong direction |
3 |
|
1 to 10 |
3 |
|
11
to 20
|
4 |
|
Violation
involving a traffic signal, stop sign or yield
sign |
3 |
|
21
to 30
|
6 |
|
Railroad
crossing violation |
3 |
|
31
to 40
|
8 |
|
Failing
to yield right-of-way |
3 |
|
More
than 40
|
11 |
|
Safety
restraint violation involving person under
16 |
3 |
| Reckless
driving |
5 |
|
Leaving
scene of incident involving property damage
or injury to domestic animal |
3 |
| Failing
to stop for school bus |
5 |
|
Any
other moving violation |
2 |
| Inadequate
brakes |
4 |
|
Inadequate
Brakes (while driving employer's vehicle)
|
2 |
Points will also cause you insurance rates to
rise.
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