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Point Values
The Department of Motor Vehicles uses a "point system" to rate driving records, starting each driver with a clean driving record. A traffic ticket, however, can change all that. These are examples of one-point incidents:
* An accident in which you are at fault
* A minor moving violation (traffic ticket)
These will get you two points:
* Reckless driving
* Driving on a suspended or revoked license
* Hit-and-run accident
* Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI)
As you acquire points, you place yourself in danger of losing your driver's license. The DMV has the right to suspend or revoke your driving privileges if you accumulate a certain number of points over a set period of time.
* Four points within a 12-month period
* Six points in a 24-month period
* Eight points in a 36-month period
Contrary to popular thought, driving records are not automatically cleared of all points once the points are over a year old.
Clearing Your Record
Time will clear your record of any points logged against it. Here is a breakdown of how long each point infraction will remain on your driving record:
* One-point additions to a driving record are usually cleared after three years, as are most two-point additions.
* Failure to appear in court for any traffic violation will remain on the driving record for five years. Failure to appear in court for a DUI will remain on record for 10 years.
Point Values
The Department of Motor Vehicles uses a "point system" to rate driving records, starting each driver with a clean driving record. A traffic ticket, however, can change all that. These are examples of one-point incidents:
* An accident in which you are at fault
* A minor moving violation (traffic ticket)
These will get you two points:
* Reckless driving
* Driving on a suspended or revoked license
* Hit-and-run accident
* Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI)
As you acquire points, you place yourself in danger of losing your driver's license. The DMV has the right to suspend or revoke your driving privileges if you accumulate a certain number of points over a set period of time.
* Four points within a 12-month period
* Six points in a 24-month period
* Eight points in a 36-month period
Contrary to popular thought, driving records are not automatically cleared of all points once the points are over a year old.
Clearing Your Record
Time will clear your record of any points logged against it. Here is a breakdown of how long each point infraction will remain on your driving record:
* One-point additions to a driving record are usually cleared after three years, as are most two-point additions.
* Failure to appear in court for any traffic violation will remain on the driving record for five years. Failure to appear in court for a DUI will remain on record for 10 years.
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