Driving license or privileges shall be suspended upon an accumulation of twelve (12) points for a period of seven (7) days for each point over eleven (11). For drivers under the age of 18, driving license or privileges will be canceled upon an accumulation of six (6) or more points. Points are assigned according to the following schedule:
For Violations not listed, no Points are assigned.
Speed Zones Less Than 70 mph | |
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Speed (mph) | Points |
1 - 5 mph over limit | 0 |
6 - 10 mph over limit | 0 |
11 - 15 mph over limit | 1 |
16 - 20 mph over limit | 3 |
21 - 25 mph over limit | 5 |
26 - 35 mph over limit | 9 |
36 - 45 mph over limit | 12 |
46 mph plus over limit | 15 |
Speed Zones 70 mph or Greater | |
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Speed (mph) | Points |
1 - 5 mph over limit | 0 |
6 - 10 mph over limit | 1 |
11 - 15 mph over limit | 3 |
16 - 20 mph over limit | 5 |
21 - 25 mph over limit | 7 |
26 - 30 mph over limit | 10 |
31 - 35 mph over limit | 12 |
36 mph plus over limit | 15 |
Traffic Violations | |
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Violation | Points |
Operator/Responsible party failing to provide child restraint device. | 1 |
Failing to display license plates | 1 |
Unlawful parking in specified prohibited places | 1 |
Leaving motor vehicle improperly unattended on an open highway | 1 |
Opening or leaving motor vehicle doors open when unsafe to do so | 1 |
Nonmoving violation of parking in a space assigned for the mobility impaired | 0 |
Failing to dim head lamps | 1 |
Violating hazardous material regulations | 2 |
Knowingly operating an unsafe vehicle | 2 |
Improperly operating or unlawfully carrying passengers or packages on a motorcycle | 2 |
Improperly operating a motorcycle in laned traffic | 2 |
Carrying a passenger on a motorcycle not equipped with passenger footrests | 2 |
Operating a motorcycle without protective headgear | 2 |
Permitting unauthorized minor or person to drive | 2 |
Driving in Violation of the Conditions of an Instruction Permit(Effective January 1, 2012) | 2 |
Unlawful stopping, standing, or parking on an open highway | 2 |
Causing accident w/emergency vehicle | 2 |
Knowingly driving with defective, non-existent or unlawful equipment | 2 |
Knowingly driving with defective brakes | 2 |
Disregarding lawful command of police officer | 2 |
Traffic Violations | |
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Violation | Points |
Overtaking where prohibited or unlawful. | 2 |
Driving on wrong side of road | 2 |
Failing to yield right-of-way | 2 |
Failing to use care required | 2 |
Disobeying traffic control signals | 2 |
Failing to yield-right-of-way to funeral procession | 2 |
Knowingly driving illegally modified vehicle | 2 |
Open container (Driver) | 2 |
Exhibition driving | 3 |
Violating corrective lens restriction | 3 |
Failing to stop at RR crossing | 3 |
Violating or exceeding restriction contained in a restricted certificate or license or Instructional Permit | 4 |
Clinging to other vehicle while riding a motorcycle | 4 |
Operating a motor vehicle without a license | 4 |
Overtaking a school bus | 6 |
Failing to give immediate notice of accident | 6 |
Careless driving (Basic Rule) | 6 |
No liability insurance | 6, 12, or 14 |
Reckless driving | 8 |
Racing in a motor vehicle | 10 |
Aggravated reckless driving | 12 |
Leaving the scene of accident involving property damage | 14 |
Leaving the scene of accident involving injury or death | 18 |
Fleeing from law enforcement officer in a motor vehicle | 24 |