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

Illinois 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 Illinois, drivers accumulate five points for minor violations like speeding 1-10 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like speeding over 25 miles per hour above the limit, drivers will get fifty points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Illinois Violation Number of Points Assigned Speeding 1-10 miles per hour over the limit 5 Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the limit 15 Speeding 15-25 miles per hour over the limit 20 Speeding in a school zone 20 Speeding in a construction zone 20 Driving through safety zone 20 Disregarding traffic light, traffic signs, traffic laws and traffic rules 20 Failing to stay in the proper lane 20 Possession of an open alcohol container 25 Failure to stop and offer aid after a motor vehicle accident with property damage only 50 Failure to stop and give aid after a car accident with injury or death 50 Speeding over 25 miles per hour above the limit 50 Other Key Things to Know About Points in Illinois If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Illinois. Driver’s license points in Illinois expire after 5 years. 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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Illinois 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 Illinois, drivers accumulate five points for minor violations like speeding 1-10 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like speeding over 25 miles per hour above the limit, drivers will get fifty points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Illinois

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
Speeding 1-10 miles per hour over the limit	5
Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the limit	15
Speeding 15-25 miles per hour over the limit	20
Speeding in a school zone	20
Speeding in a construction zone	20
Driving through safety zone	20
Disregarding traffic light, traffic signs, traffic laws and traffic rules	20
Failing to stay in the proper lane	20
Possession of an open alcohol container	25
Failure to stop and offer aid after a motor vehicle accident with property damage only	50
Failure to stop and give aid after a car accident with injury or death	50
Speeding over 25 miles per hour above the limit	50

Other Key Things to Know About Points in Illinois

If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Illinois.

Driver’s license points in Illinois expire after 5 years. 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 Illinois?

Points stay on your license for 2 years in Illinois. After 2 years, points will fall off your driver’s license and will no longer factor into your insurance rates or count toward a license suspension.

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How can I get points off my license in Illinois?

You can get points off your license in Illinois by waiting for them to expire. In Illinois, points are removed from your record 4-7 years after the date of conviction and you cannot do anything to remove points otherwise.

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How can I check my driving record in Illinois?

You can check your driving record in Illinois by going to the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $12 plus a $1 fee for credit and debit cards to purchase a copy of your Illinois driving record online, and you will need to provide your full name, date of birth, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and the information on...

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