You may have heard that if you are convicted of a moving violation, you will get points on your license. What are points and how do they affect your driver’s license?
The Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) uses a point system to monitor your driving history. The DMV sets points based upon the type of violation. If the court finds you guilty of a violation, the DMV will assign points to your license. These points will stay on your license for twenty-four months. If you receive more than ten points during this period, the DMV will suspend your license for thirty days.
If you had your license suspended because of excessive points, and you continue to rack up points, the penalties are severe. If your points exceed ten within five years of the beginning of your thirty-day suspension, the DMV will suspend your license until your point total falls below ten. For example, if you exceed ten points within that five-year period, and it will take you a year to drop below ten, the DMV will suspend your license for one year.
The lawyers at Guendelsberger Law Offices LLP are experienced in representing drivers who receive traffic tickets. If you are in danger of losing your license, call us now at 860-354-4444 for a free consultation.