Penalties and fines

Driving is a privilege, not a right. If you break traffic laws, your driving privileges could be suspended or revoked resulting in fines and even imprisonment. The seriousness of your violations - and resulting penalties - are tracked by MVC using a point system.

If you are convicted of a moving violation, MVC will penalize you by adding points to your driving record. You will only get points on your record for moving violations - points are not assessed for parking and other violations. A table is provided for more information on the number of points earned for specific violations.


How do points affect you?

• If you get six or more points within three years on your current driving record, you will be assessed a surcharge
• If you get 12 or more points on your current driving record, your license will be suspended. You will receive a notice of scheduled suspension by mail
• Getting points on your license may also increase your insurance rates. Contact your insurance agent for details

How can I get rid of points on my record?
Although MVC keeps a permanent record of all the points you've earned, it is possible to earn point deductions by remaining violation and suspension-free for one year or by taking qualified driving courses approved by MVC.

Note: Your insurance company might not factor these deductions into your insurance rate.

Deduction	Points	Restrictions
One year with no violations or suspensions	-3	Year begins on date of violation or most recent restoration
Defensive Driving Program	-2	May be used to subtract points once every five years
Driver Improvement Program	-3	May be used to subtract points once every two years
Probationary Driver Program	-3