How do Colorado driver's license points work? This question is about Points on Driver’s License

Colorado driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In Colorado, drivers accumulate one point for minor violations speeding 5-9 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like leaving the scene of an accident, drivers will get twelve points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Colorado Violation Number of Points Assigned Speeding 5-9 mph over the limit 1 Driving in wrong lane or direction on one-way street 3 Speeding 10-19 mph over the limit 4 Careless driving 4 Driving on wrong side of the road 4 Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrian 4 Failure to stop for school bus 6 Speeding 20-39 mph over the limit 6 Reckless driving 8 Street racing 12 Careless driving resulting in death 12 Speeding 40 or over mph over the limit 12 Leaving scene of accident 12 DUI 12 Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer 12 Other Key Things to Know About Points in Colorado If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will not be added to your driving record in Colorado. Driver’s license points in Colorado expire after 24 months. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.

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Colorado driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In Colorado, drivers accumulate one point for minor violations speeding 5-9 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like leaving the scene of an accident, drivers will get twelve points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Colorado

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
Speeding 5-9 mph over the limit	1
Driving in wrong lane or direction on one-way street	3
Speeding 10-19 mph over the limit	4
Careless driving	4
Driving on wrong side of the road	4
Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrian	4
Failure to stop for school bus	6
Speeding 20-39 mph over the limit	6
Reckless driving	8
Street racing	12
Careless driving resulting in death	12
Speeding 40 or over mph over the limit	12
Leaving scene of accident	12
DUI	12
Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer	12

Other Key Things to Know About Points in Colorado

If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will not be added to your driving record in Colorado.

Driver’s license points in Colorado expire after 24 months. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.

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How long do points stay on your license in Colorado?

The government of Colorado does not disclose how long points stay on your license, though they stop counting towards a license suspension after 24 months.. 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 12 points in 12 months will result in a license suspension in Colorado. Drivers might also be classified as high-risk to insure or be...

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How can I get points off my license in Colorado?

You can get points off your license in Colorado by waiting for them to expire. In Colorado, points stop counting for suspension purposes after 18 months.

Even though you cannot remove points from your license in Colorado, there are other ways you can try to lower your car insurance premiums. For instance, some insurance companies give discounts to policyholders who take an approved defensive driving course. You can also address other risk factors, such as by improving...

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How can I check my driving record in Colorado?

You can check your driving record in Colorado by going to the Department of Revenue website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $9 ($10 for a certified copy) to purchase a copy of your Colorado driving record online, and you will need to provide your last name, driver's license number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Some states like Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa,...

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