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State	What we have	Points that trigger action	Speeding	Red light or signal	Points counted over	Agency
Alabama	Point system	12 points in 2 years: 60 days 15 points in 2 years: 90 days 18 points in 2 years: 120 days 2 more on the state page Source Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding (1 to 25mph over speed limit) 2 Speeding (26 or more mph over speed limit) 5 Source Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Disregarding traffic control device (stop sign, traffic light, etc.) 3 Source Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	2 years Source Alabama Administrative Code 760-X-1-.07, Suspension and Revocation of Driver License Under the Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Driver License Division
Alaska	Point system	12 points in 12 months: mandatory suspension or revocation of the driving privilege 18 points in 24 months: mandatory suspension or revocation of the driving privilege 6 points in 12 months: must complete a driver improvement course (A provisional license holder) 1 more on the state page Source Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, Points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	SPEEDING: In school zone or playground crosswalk 6 SPEEDING: 3 to 9 mph over limit 2 SPEEDING: 10 to 19 mph over limit 4 1 more on the state page Source Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, Points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
Arizona	Nothing quoted yet	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division
Arkansas	Point system	10 points: A “Warning Letter” will be sent to the person 14 points: A “Notice of Suspension/Hearing” will be sent to such person 14 points: may suspend the person’s driving privilege for no more than three months 2 more on the state page Source Arkansas Driver Services Regulation 1993-9, 1-27-16-907 Assessment of points for specific convictions, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding not more than 10 mph over the posted speed 3 Speeding 11-20 mph over the posted speed limit 4 Speeding 21-30 mph over the posted speed limit 5 1 more on the state page Source Arkansas Driver Services Regulation 1993-9, 1-27-16-907 Assessment of points for specific convictions, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	36 months Source Arkansas Driver Services Regulation 1993-9, 1-27-16-907 Assessment of points for specific convictions, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Driver Services
California	Point system	2 points in 12 months: You will receive a warning letter 4 points in 24 months: You will receive a warning letter 6 points in 36 months: You will receive a warning letter 9 more on the state page Source California DMV, Negligent Operator Actions, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	VC §22348 (a) Speed 1 Source California DMV, The Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	California Department of Motor Vehicles
Colorado	Point system	12 points in 12 months: the department has the authority to suspend the license 18 points in 24 months: the department has the authority to suspend the license 16 points in 1 year: subjection to suspension of the license (a chauffeur who, in the course of employment, has as a principal duty the operation of a motor vehicle) 1 more on the state page Source Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 42 (uncertified printout), section 42-2-127, Authority to suspend license; points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	One to four miles per hour over the reasonable and prudent speed or one to four miles per hour over the maximum lawful speed limit of seventy-five miles per hour 0 Five to nine miles per hour over the reasonable and prudent speed or five to nine miles per hour over the maximum lawful speed limit of seventy-five miles per hour 1 Ten to nineteen miles per hour over the reasonable and prudent speed or ten to nineteen miles per hour over the maximum lawful speed limit of seventy-five miles per hour 4 3 more on the state page Source Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 42 (uncertified printout), section 42-2-127, Authority to suspend license; points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to observe traffic sign or signal, except as provided in paragraph (ff) of this subsection (5) 4 Source Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 42 (uncertified printout), section 42-2-127, Authority to suspend license; points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles
Connecticut	Point system	6 points: A warning letter will be sent 10 points: his or her operator’s license is suspended for a period of thirty (30) days Source Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 14-137a-1 to 14-137a-9, Assessment of Points Against an Operator's License for Motor Vehicle Law Violations, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Sec. 14-218a —Operating at unreasonable rate of speed 1 Sec. 14-219 —Speeding 1 Source Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 14-137a-1 to 14-137a-9, Assessment of Points Against an Operator's License for Motor Vehicle Law Violations, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	24 months Source Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies 14-137a-1 to 14-137a-9, Assessment of Points Against an Operator's License for Motor Vehicle Law Violations, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Delaware	Point system	8 points in 2 years: an advisory letter is sent to the driver 12 points: Driver must complete an approved “behavior modification/attitudinal driving course” within 90 days after notification 14 points: Mandatory 4 month license suspension 4 more on the state page Source 2 Delaware Administrative Code 2208, Concerning Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding 1-9 miles per hour over posted limit 2 Speeding 10-14 miles per hour over posted limit 4 Speeding 15-19 miles per hour over posted limit 5 1 more on the state page Source 2 Delaware Administrative Code 2208, Concerning Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Disregarding Stop Sign or Red Light 3 Source 2 Delaware Administrative Code 2208, Concerning Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	24 months Source 2 Delaware Administrative Code 2208, Concerning Driver Improvement Problem Driver Program, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles
District of Columbia	Point system	10 points: DC license suspended, lose driving privileges for 90 days 12 points: DC license revoked, lose driving privileges until DMV reinstates license Source DC DMV, Driver Point System Chart, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speed 11-15 miles per hour above posted speed limit 3 Speed 16-20 miles per hour above posted speed 4 Speed 21 miles per hour or more above posted speed limit 5 Source DC DMV, Driver Point System Chart, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	2 years Source DC DMV, Driver Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles
Florida	Point system	12 points in 12 months: the period of suspension shall be for not more than 30 days 18 points in 18 months: the suspension shall be for a period of not more than 3 months 24 points in 36 months: the suspension shall be for a period of not more than 1 year Source Florida Statutes 322.27, Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license (point system), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Unlawful speed: Not in excess of 15 miles per hour of lawful or posted speed 3 Unlawful speed: In excess of 15 miles per hour of lawful or posted speed 4 Speed in excess of 50 MPH 4 Sources Florida Statutes 322.27, Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license (point system), read November 12, 2026 Florida HSMV, Points and Point Suspensions, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	A violation of a traffic control signal device 4 Source Florida Statutes 322.27, Authority of department to suspend or revoke driver license (point system), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Georgia	Point system	15 points in 24 months: will have their license suspended Source Georgia DDS, Points and Points Reduction, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	15 to 18 mph over the speed limit 2 19 to 23 mph over the speed limit 3 24 to 33 mph over the speed limit 4 1 more on the state page Source Georgia DDS, Points and Points Reduction, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to Obey Traffic Signal or Light 3 Source Georgia DDS, Points Schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Georgia Department of Driver Services
Hawaii	Nothing quoted yet	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Hawaii Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Safety Office (licences are issued by the county driver licensing offices)
Idaho	Point system	12 points in 12 months: the suspension period will be for thirty (30) days 18 points in 24 months: the suspension period will be for ninety (90) days 24 points in 36 months: the suspension period will be for six (6) months Source IDAPA 39.02.71, Rules Governing Driver's License Violation Point System and Accident Prevention Courses, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	traveling sixteen (16) miles per hour or more over the posted maximum speed limit or exceeding the speed limit in a work zone 4 other speeding violations 3 School Zone Speed Limit 3 Source IDAPA 39.02.71, Rules Governing Driver's License Violation Point System and Accident Prevention Courses, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Traffic Control Signal Legend 3 Source IDAPA 39.02.71, Rules Governing Driver's License Violation Point System and Accident Prevention Courses, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles
Illinois	Point system	15 points: 2-month suspension 45 points: 3-month suspension 75 points: 6-month suspension 3 more on the state page Source 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1040.30, Suspension or Revocation for Three or More Traffic Offenses Committed Within 12 Months, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	1-10 MPH above limit 5 11-14 MPH above limit 15 15-25 MPH above limit 20 4 more on the state page Source 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1040.20, Illinois Offense Table, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Disregarding traffic control light 20 Source 92 Illinois Administrative Code 1040.20, Illinois Offense Table, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Illinois Secretary of State, Driver Services Department
Indiana	Point system	6 points: you must take the knowledge exam to renew your driver’s license (at least 21 years of age) Source Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter Five: Points, Suspension, and Insurance Requirements, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	1 – 15 miles per hour over the speed limit 2 16 – 25 miles per hour over the speed limit 4 26+ miles per hour over the speed limit 6 Source Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter Five: Points, Suspension, and Insurance Requirements, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	2 years Source Indiana BMV, Driver Safety Program and Indiana point values, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Iowa	Point system	6 points: barred from operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this state Source Iowa Administrative Code 761, Chapter 615, Sanctions, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division
Kansas	Nothing quoted yet	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles
Kentucky	Point system	12 points in 2 years: suspend or probate the driving privilege (Eighteen (18) years of age or older) 7 points in 2 years: suspend or probate the driving privilege (Under the age of eighteen (18) years) 6 points in 2 years: the Transportation Cabinet shall send a letter (eighteen (18) years of age or older) 1 more on the state page Source 601 KAR 13:025, Point system, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding fifteen (15) MPH or less over the limit 3 Speeding sixteen (16) MPH or more, but less than twenty-six (26) MPH, over the limit 6 10 mph or less over speed limit on limited access highway 0 2 more on the state page Sources 601 KAR 13:025, Point system, read November 12, 2026 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to stop violation (electric signal, railroad crossing, stop sign) 3 Source 601 KAR 13:025, Point system, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	2 years Source Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing
Louisiana	Nothing quoted yet	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (Department of Public Safety and Corrections)
Maine	Point system	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Department of the Secretary of State)
Maryland	Point system	3 points in 2 years: Send a warning letter 5 points: Require attendance at a driver improvement program 8 points: Suspend the license 2 more on the state page Source Maryland Transportation Article 16-404, actions for accumulated points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding in excess of a posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour by 20 miles per hour or more 5 Source Maryland Transportation Article 16-402, points assessed, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to stop a vehicle for a steady red traffic signal 2 Source Maryland Transportation Article 16-402, points assessed, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Official passages differ on a line here. Both are shown together on the state page.	Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration
Massachusetts	Nothing quoted yet	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
Michigan	Point system	9 points: the secretary of state may call the individual in for an interview Source Michigan Compiled Laws 257.320a, recording of convictions and number of points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 15 miles per hour 4 A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 10 miles per hour but not more than 15 miles per hour 3 A violation of any law or ordinance pertaining to speed by exceeding the lawful maximum by more than 5 miles per hour but not more than 10 miles per hour 2 4 more on the state page Source Michigan Compiled Laws 257.320a, recording of convictions and number of points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign, or improper passing 3 Source Michigan Compiled Laws 257.320a, recording of convictions and number of points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)
Minnesota	Other rules quoted	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services
Mississippi	Other rules quoted	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Driver Service Bureau
Missouri	Point system	4 points in 12 months: The director shall notify by ordinary mail 8 points in 18 months: The director shall suspend the license and driving privileges 12 points in 12 months: The director shall revoke the license and driving privilege 2 more on the state page Source Revised Statutes of Missouri 302.304, notice of points, suspension or revocation, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding In violation of a state law 3 Speeding In violation of a county or municipal ordinance 2 Source Revised Statutes of Missouri 302.302, point system, assessment for violation, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Bureau
Montana	Point system	30 points in 3 years: "Habitual traffic offender" Source Montana Code Annotated 61-11-203, habitual traffic offenders, point schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	speeding, except as provided in 61-8-725 (2)(a) 3 Source Montana Code Annotated 61-11-203, habitual traffic offenders, point schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division
Nebraska	Point system	12 points in 2 years: summarily revoke the operator's license Source Nebraska Revised Statute 60-4,183, point system, revocation of license, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	More than five miles per hour but not more than ten miles per hour over the speed limit 2 More than ten miles per hour but not more than thirty-five miles per hour over the speed limit 3 More than thirty-five miles per hour over the speed limit 4 Source Nebraska Revised Statute 60-4,182, point system, offenses enumerated, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	2 years Source Nebraska DMV, Nebraska Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
Nevada	Point system	12 points in 12 months: automatic 6-month license suspension 3 points: You’ll receive a notification by mail Source Nevada DMV, Demerit Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	41 mph or more over posted limit 5 31 - 40 mph over posted limit 4 Official passages differ on a line here. Both are shown together on the state page. 3 more on the state page Source Nevada DMV, Demerit Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign 4 Source Nevada DMV, Demerit Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	12 months Source Nevada Administrative Code chapter 483, NAC 483.500 and 483.510, demerit points, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
New Hampshire	Point system	12 points in 1 year: up to 3 months (Any person 21 years of age or older) 18 points in 2 years: up to 6 months (Any person 21 years of age or older) 24 points in 3 years: up to one year (Any person 21 years of age or older) 6 more on the state page Source New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Saf-C 200, Part Saf-C 212, Uniform Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	RSA 265:9, disobedience to any required traffic control device 3 Source New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Saf-C 200, Part Saf-C 212, Uniform Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
New Jersey	Point system	12 points: your license will be suspended 6 points in 3 years: you will be assessed a surcharge Source New Jersey MVC, Suspensions and Restorations (Points System), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Exceeding maximum speed 1-14 mph over limit 2 Exceeding maximum speed 15-29 mph over limit 4 Exceeding maximum speed 30 mph or more over limit 5 Source New Jersey MVC, NJ Points Schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to observe traffic signals 2 Source New Jersey MVC, NJ Points Schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
New Mexico	Point system	12 points in 12 months: the department shall suspend the driver's license for a period of twelve months 7 points in 1 year: the department shall automatically suspend the license for the period recommended by the municipal or magistrate judge up to a period of three months (the department receives a recommendation from a municipal or magistrate judge) 6 points: the department may warn the driver of the possibility of suspension Source New Mexico Administrative Code 18.19.5, Driver's License (point system, 18.19.5.50 to 18.19.5.56), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	1 year Source New Mexico Administrative Code 18.19.5, Driver's License (point system, 18.19.5.50 to 18.19.5.56), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
New York	Point system	11 points in 24 months: your driver license may be suspended 6 points in 18 months: you must pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee Source New York DMV, The New York State Driver Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding MPH not specified 3 Speeding 1 to 10 MPH over posted limit 3 Speeding 11 to 20 MPH over posted limit 4 4 more on the state page Source New York DMV, The New York State Driver Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Violation involving a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign 3 Source New York DMV, The New York State Driver Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	24 months Source New York DMV, The New York State Driver Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
North Carolina	Point system	12 points in 3 years: license may be suspended 8 points in 3 years: can result in an additional suspension (following the reinstatement of a license) 7 points: the Division may request the licensee to attend a conference 2 more on the state page Sources North Carolina DMV, License Suspension (Accumulation of points; Driver improvement clinics), read November 12, 2026 North Carolina General Statutes 20-16, Authority of Division to suspend license, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding in excess of 55 miles per hour 3 Speeding in a school zone in excess of the posted school zone speed limit 3 Source North Carolina General Statutes 20-16, Authority of Division to suspend license, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Running through red light 3 Source North Carolina General Statutes 20-16, Authority of Division to suspend license, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles
North Dakota	Point system	12 points: their driving privileges are suspended for 7 days for each point over 11 6 points: driving license or privileges will be canceled (under the age of 18) Source NDDOT, Driver License Points Reduction and Points Schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	1 - 5 mph over limit 0 6 - 10 mph over limit 0 11 - 15 mph over limit 1 5 more on the state page Source NDDOT, Driver License Points Reduction and Points Schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Disobeying an official traffic-control device 2 Source North Dakota Century Code chapter 39-06.1, Disposition of Traffic Offenses (39-06.1-10 demerit schedule; 39-06.1-12 and 39-06.1-13 point reduction), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	North Dakota Department of Transportation
Ohio	Point system	12 points in 2 years: the registrar shall send a written notice 5 points: the registrar shall send a warning letter Source Ohio Revised Code 4510.037, Warning letter; notice of suspension; remedial driving course, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	when the speed exceeds the lawful speed limit by thirty miles per hour or more 4 When the speed exceeds the lawful speed limit of fifty-five miles per hour or more by more than ten miles per hour 2 When the speed exceeds the lawful speed limit of less than fifty-five miles per hour by more than five miles per hour 2 1 more on the state page Source Ohio Revised Code 4510.036, Records of bureau of motor vehicles; points assessed, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Oklahoma	Point system	10 points in 5 years: your license will be suspended Source Oklahoma Driver Manual, Oklahoma Mandatory Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Service Oklahoma
Oregon	Other rules quoted	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV)
Pennsylvania	Point system	11 points: the department shall suspend the operating privilege 6 points: the department shall require the person to attend a driver improvement school or undergo a special examination (for the first time) 6 points: the department shall require the person to attend a departmental hearing and a driver improvement school (for the second or subsequent time) 1 more on the state page Source Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 (Vehicle Code), Chapter 15: sections 1535 to 1539 and 1545, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 6-10 2 Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 11-15 3 Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 16-25 4 4 more on the state page Source Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 (Vehicle Code), Chapter 15: sections 1535 to 1539 and 1545, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to stop for a red light 3 Source Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 75 (Vehicle Code), Chapter 15: sections 1535 to 1539 and 1545, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Driver and Vehicle Services
Rhode Island	Nothing quoted yet	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles
South Carolina	Point system	12 points: three months' suspension 16 points: four months' suspension 18 points: five months' suspension 2 more on the state page Source South Carolina Code of Laws Title 56, Chapter 1, Article 3: Point System for Evaluating Operating Records of Drivers (56-1-710 to 56-1-790), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	No more than 10 m.p.h. above the posted limits 2 More than 10 m.p.h. but less than 25 m.p.h. above the posted limits 4 25 m.p.h. or above the posted limits 6 Source South Carolina Code of Laws Title 56, Chapter 1, Article 3: Point System for Evaluating Operating Records of Drivers (56-1-710 to 56-1-790), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Disobedience of any official traffic control device 4 Source South Carolina Code of Laws Title 56, Chapter 1, Article 3: Point System for Evaluating Operating Records of Drivers (56-1-710 to 56-1-790), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	24 months Source South Carolina Code of Laws Title 56, Chapter 1, Article 3: Point System for Evaluating Operating Records of Drivers (56-1-710 to 56-1-790), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
South Dakota	Point system	15 points in 12 months: is subject to driver license or driving privilege suspension 22 points in 24 months: is subject to a driver license suspension Sources South Dakota Codified Law 32-12-49.2, Point accumulation subjecting license or permit to suspension, read November 12, 2026 South Dakota Driver License Manual, South Dakota Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program
Tennessee	Point system	12 points in 1 year: the Department shall issue a notice of proposed suspension 6 points in 1 year: An advisory letter shall be mailed 6 points in 12 months: are sent a notice of proposed suspension (Drivers less than eighteen (18) years of age) Sources Rules of the Tennessee Department of Safety, Chapter 1340-01-04, Tennessee Driver Improvement Program (August 2014 revision), read November 12, 2026 Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Improvement (Points Accumulation), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Tickets and court abstracts where speed not indicated 3 Speeding 1 through 5 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone 1 Speeding 6 through 15 m.p.h. in excess of speed zone 3 4 more on the state page Source Rules of the Tennessee Department of Safety, Chapter 1340-01-04, Tennessee Driver Improvement Program (August 2014 revision), read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	none quoted here	Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services
Texas	Other rules quoted	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division
Utah	Point system	200 points in 3 years: you may be suspended 70 points in 3 years: you may be suspended or denied (Minor Points (20 and under)) Source Utah Driver License Division, Utah Points System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding 1-10 MPH Over 35 Speeding 11-20 MPH Over 55 Speeding 21 MPH Over 75 Source Utah Driver License Division, Utah Points System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Red Light 50 Source Utah Driver License Division, Utah Points System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	3 years Source Utah Driver License Division, Utah Points System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Utah Driver License Division
Vermont	Point system	10 points in 2 years: the Commissioner shall initiate suspension proceedings 15 points: 30 days for 15 points 20 points: 90 days for 20 points Sources 23 V.S.A. § 2505, Suspension or revocation of license, read November 12, 2026 23 V.S.A. § 2506, Procedure, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	State speed zones and local speed limits, less than 10 miles per hour over and in excess of speed limit 2 State speed zones and local speed limits, more than 10 miles per hour over and in excess of speed limit 3 State speed zones and local speed limits, more than 20 miles per hour over and in excess of speed limit 5 1 more on the state page Source 23 V.S.A. § 2502, Point assessment; schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to obey traffic-control signals 2 Source 23 V.S.A. § 2502, Point assessment; schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	2 years Source 23 V.S.A. § 2503, Recording assessments, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia	Point system	18 points in 12 months: suspend the person's license or licenses for a period of 90 days 24 points in 24 months: suspend the person's license or licenses for a period of 90 days 12 points in 12 months: the Commissioner shall direct the person to attend a driver improvement clinic (any person who is eighteen years old or older) 5 more on the state page Sources Code of Virginia § 46.2-506, Formal hearings; suspension for excessive point accumulation, read November 12, 2026 Code of Virginia § 46.2-498, Driver improvement clinics; voluntary attendance, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	speeding twenty or more miles per hour above the posted speed limit 6 speeding between ten and nineteen miles per hour above the posted speed limit 4 speeding between one and nine miles per hour above the posted speed limit 3 Source Code of Virginia § 46.2-492, Uniform Demerit Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	2 years Source Code of Virginia § 46.2-493, Demerit points valid for two years, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Washington	Other rules quoted	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Washington State Department of Licensing
West Virginia	Point system	12 points: your driver’s license is subject to suspension 6 points: will receive a warning letter 14 points: 45 Days 3 more on the state page Sources West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook, Point System, read November 12, 2026 West Virginia DMV, Point System, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding in a School Zone 6 Speeding 20 mph or More Over the Speed Limit 6 Speeding 15 mph - 19 mph Over the Speed Limit 5 2 more on the state page Source West Virginia Commercial Driver's License Manual, Point System table, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to Obey Trafc Light 3 Source West Virginia Commercial Driver's License Manual, Point System table, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Official passages differ on a line here. Both are shown together on the state page.	West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Wisconsin	Point system	12 points in 12 months: The department shall suspend the operating privilege 6 points in 12 months: The department may notify any operator of the points charged 17 points: a 4-month suspension (If you have a regular driver license or commercial driver license (CDL)) 1 more on the state page Sources Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 101.03, 101.04 and 101.07, warnings, suspension and point reduction, read November 12, 2026 Wisconsin DMV, Wisconsin's point system, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Speeding (1-10 mph over limit) 3 Driving too fast for conditions 4 Imprudent Speed 4 Sources Wisconsin DMV, Driver Licensing Abbreviation Codes with Charge and Points (BDS108, 02/2021), read November 12, 2026 Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 101.02, Point schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	Failure to obey any official traffic control device 3 Source Wisconsin Administrative Code Trans 101.02, Point schedule, read November 12, 2026 The full passages	none quoted here	Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles
Wyoming	Other rules quoted	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	none quoted here	Wyoming Department of Transportation, Driver Services

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