Pennsylvania license points
11 points
What the rule says happens: the department shall suspend the operating privilege
When any person's record shows an accumulation of 11 points or more, the department shall suspend the operating privilege of the person as provided in subsection (b).
Points for each violation
| Violation, in Pennsylvania’s wording | Points |
|---|---|
Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 6-10 | 2 |
Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 11-15 | 3 |
Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 16-25 | 4 |
Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 26-30 | 5 |
Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 31-over | 5 |
Driving too fast for conditions | 2 |
Exceeding special speed limit in school zone | 3 |
Failure to stop for a red light | 3 |
Failure to stop for a flashing red light | 3 |
Failure to stop for stop sign | 3 |
Following too closely | 3 |
Failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights | 5 |
Improper passing | 3 |
Careless driving | 3 |
Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk | 2 |
Leaving scene of accident involving property damage only | 4 |
These are the lines we have. Pennsylvania’s full schedule is at the source links and may list more.
Sources for these lines, word for word
Exceeding maximum speed.--Over Limit: 6-10 2 11-15 3 16-25 4 26-30 5 31-over 5 (and departmental hearing and sanctions provided under section 1538(d))
Driving too fast for conditions. 2
Exceeding special speed limit in school zone. 3 (and 60 days' suspension for a second or subsequent offense)
Failure to stop for a red light. 3
Failure to stop for a flashing red light. 3
Failure to stop for stop sign. 3
Following too closely. 3
Failure to stop for school bus with flashing red lights. 5 (and 60 days' suspension)
Improper passing. 3
Careless driving. 3
Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk. 2
Leaving scene of accident involving property damage only. 4
When points lead to a suspension or other action
| Points | Within | The rule’s wording | What happens | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | no period given | see the rule | the department shall suspend the operating privilege | see the rule |
| 6 | no period given | see the rule | the department shall require the person to attend a driver improvement school or undergo a special examination | for the first time |
| 6 | no period given | see the rule | the department shall require the person to attend a departmental hearing and a driver improvement school | for the second or subsequent time |
| 6 | no period given | see the rule | will be suspended | under the age of 18 |
Whether a rule means that many points or more, or more than that many, is in the rule’s own words below.
The rules, word for word
When any person's record shows an accumulation of 11 points or more, the department shall suspend the operating privilege of the person as provided in subsection (b).
When any person's record for the first time shows an accumulation of six or more points, the department shall require the person to attend a driver improvement school or undergo a special examination and shall so notify the person in writing.
When any person's record has been reduced below six points and for the second or subsequent time shows an accumulation of six or more points, the department shall require the person to attend a departmental hearing and a driver improvement school and shall notify the person in writing.
the driving privilege of a person under the age of 18 will be suspended if that person accumulates six or more points or is convicted of driving 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit. The first suspension will be for a period of 90 days. Any additional occurrences will result in a suspension of 120 days.
How long points last
Points recorded against any person shall be removed at the rate of three points for each 12 consecutive months in which such person is not under suspension or revocation or has not committed any violation which results in the assignment of points or in suspension or revocation under this chapter.
When a driver's record is reduced to zero points and is maintained at zero points for 12 consecutive months, any accumulation of points thereafter shall be regarded as an initial accumulation of points.
Which date counts
What it means for a particular case is for the agency to say.
Every driver licensed in this Commonwealth who is convicted of any of the following offenses shall be assessed points as of the date of violation in accordance with the following schedule:
Taking points off: courses and clean driving
(i) two points shall be removed from the person's record, if the person elected to take the special examination; or (ii) four points shall be removed from the person's record, if the person elected to attend a driver improvement school and completed the school's requirements.
Upon the restoration of any person's operating privilege which has been suspended or revoked pursuant to this subchapter or pursuant to Chapter 38 (relating to driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs), such person's record shall show five points
Tickets from other states
The following offenses, if committed in a member state, would be treated as though the offense had occurred in Pennsylvania, and the appropriate sanction would be imposed under the provisions of our Vehicle Code:
The point system itself
A point system for driver education and control is hereby established which is related to other provisions for use, suspension and revocation of the operating privilege as specified under this title.
More from Pennsylvania’s rules
Points are added to a driving record when a driver is found guilty of certain driving violations. PennDOT begins to take corrective action when a driving record reaches six or more points.
no points shall be assigned for violation of section 3361 or 3714 if points are assigned for the other offense.
The department shall assign points to the record of any person within six months from the date of a conviction. Any points assigned after such six-month period shall be null and void.
When any person is convicted of driving 31 miles per hour or more in excess of the speed limit, the department shall require the person to attend a departmental hearing and attend a driver improvement school and shall notify the person in writing.
The first suspension shall be for a period of 5 days for each point, the second suspension shall be for a period of 10 days for each point, the third suspension shall be for a period of 15 days for each point and any subsequent suspension shall be for a period of one year.
How nearby states compare
Side by side, not like for like. Read each state’s own rule before comparing two of them.
- Maryland
5 points in 12 months
the Administration shall suspend the individual’s driver’s license
Maryland Transportation Article 16-404, actions for accumulated points, read November 12, 2026
- Michigan
9 points
the secretary of state may call the individual in for an interview
Michigan Compiled Laws 257.320a, recording of convictions and number of points, read November 12, 2026
- New Jersey
12 points
your license will be suspended
New Jersey MVC, Suspensions and Restorations (Points System), read November 12, 2026
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