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Driver License Points Schedule

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Driving license or privileges shall be suspended upon an accumulation of 12 points for a period of seven days for each point over 11. For drivers under the age of 18, driving license or privileges will be canceled upon an accumulation of 6 or more points. Points are assigned according to the following schedule. For violations not listed, no points are assigned.

Speed Zone Violations

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Speed Zone Violations

Speed Zones Under 70 mph

The following are the points associated with value over the limit, in speed zones that are under 70 mph. 

  • 1 - 5 mph over limit - 0 points
  • 6 - 10 mph over limit - 0 points
  • 11 - 15 mph over limit - 1 point
  • 16 - 20 mph over limit - 3 points
  • 21 - 25 mph over limit - 5 points
  • 26 - 35 mph over limit - 9 points
  • 36 - 45 mph over limit - 12 points
  • 46 mph plus over limit - 15 points

 

Speed Zones 70 mph or Greater

The following are the points associated with value over the limit, in speed zones that are over 70 mph.

  • 1 - 5 mph over limit - 0 points
  • 6 - 10 mph over limit - 1 point
  • 11 - 15 mph over limit - 3 points
  • 16 - 20 mph over limit - 5 points
  • 21 - 25 mph over limit - 7 points
  • 26 - 30 mph over limit - 10 points
  • 31 - 35 mph over limit - 12 points
  • 36 mph plus over limit - 15 points

Traffic Violations and Associated Points

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Traffic Violations and Associated Points
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0 Points
  • Nonmoving violation of parking in a space assigned for the mobility impaired
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1 Point
  • Operator/Responsible party failing to provide child restraint device  
  • Unlawful parking in specified prohibited places  
  • Failing to display license plates  
  • Leaving motor vehicle improperly unattended on an open highway  
  • Opening or leaving motor vehicle doors open when unsafe to do so  
  • Failing to dim head lamps  
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2 Points
  • Violating hazardous material regulations
  • Knowingly operating an unsafe vehicle
  • Improperly operating or unlawfully carrying passengers or packages on a motorcycle
  • Improperly operating  a motorcycle in laned traffic
  • Carrying a passenger on a motorcycle not equipped with passenger footrests
  • Operating a motorcycle without protective headgear
  • Permitting unauthorized minor or person to drive
  • Driving in Violation of the Conditions of an Instruction Permit (Effective January 1, 2012)
  • Unlawful stopping, standing, or parking on an open highway
  • Causing accident w/emergency vehicle
  • Knowingly driving with defective, non-existent or unlawful equipment
  • Knowingly driving with defective brakes
  • Disregarding lawful command of police officer
  • Overtaking where prohibited or unlawful.
  • Driving on wrong side of road
  • Failing to yield right-of-way
  • Failing to use care required
  • Disobeying traffic control signals
  • Failing to yield-right-of-way to funeral procession
  • Knowingly driving illegally modified vehicle
  • Open container (Driver)
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3 Points
  • Exhibition Driving
  • Violating corrective lens restriction
  • Failing to stop at RR crossing
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4 Points
  • Violating or exceeding restriction contained in a restricted certificate or license or Instructional Permit
  • Clinging to other vehicle while riding a motorcycle
  • Operating a motor vehicle without a license
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6 Points
  • Overtaking a school bus
  • Failing to give immediate notice of accident
  • Careless driving (Basic Rule)
  • No liability insurance
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8 Points
  • Reckless driving
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10 Points
  • Racing in a motor vehicle
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12 Points
  • No liability insurance
  • Aggravated reckless driving
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14 Points
  • No liability insurance
  • Leaving the scene of accident involving property damage
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18 Points
  • Leaving the scene of accident involving injury or death
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24 Points
  • Fleeing from law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle

Defensive Driving Courses

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Defensive Driving Courses