Lilah Butler, Car Insurance Writer
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The government of Iowa does not disclose how long points stay on your license, though most violations will stop affecting you after 3 years. After they expire, license points will no longer affect your driving privileges, so it’s worth keeping track of how much longer your points will last.
Accumulating 3 moving violations or more within 12 months will result in a license suspension in Iowa. Drivers might also be classified as high-risk to insure or be required to file an SR-22.
How Driver's License Points Affect You in Iowa
License points are designed to penalize drivers for unsafe behavior, and different moving violations will result in a different number of points in each state. For example, in Iowa, driving while your license is suspended will result in two points, while reckless driving will result in five points.
Driver's license points are also important because insurance companies check driving records to determine how much risk a driver presents. Customers with more violations on their record will be charged a higher premium since they are considered more likely to file a claim. However, insurance companies typically have a look-back period of 3-5 years, meaning your insurance rates should only be affected temporarily.
To learn more, check out WalletHub's guide to points on your driver's license.
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You can check how many points are on your license in Iowa by going to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Department website. Checking your license points in Iowa is free, though an official or printable copy of your driving record costs $5.50 plus a $3 fee.
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