DMV Demerit Point System

The following is a partial list of traffic violations, showing the demerit points that are assigned to your driving record. If you have a Commercial Driver License, there are additional penalties for some violations and additional demerit points may be assigned.

Traffic Violations

Reckless Driving

8 Points

Careless Driving

6 Points

Following too closely

4 Points

Failure to yield

4 Points

Passing a school bus

4 Points

Cellphone or texting

4 Points

Disobeying a traffic signal

4 Points

Driving too slowly

2 Points

Failure to dim headlights

2 Points

Speeding

1 - 10 mph over posted limit

1 Point

11 - 20 mph over posted limit

2 Points

21 - 30 mph over posted limit

3 Points

31 - 40 mph over posted limit

4 Points

41 mph or more over posted limit

5 Points

Prima Facie speed violation or driving too fast for the conditions

2 Points

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