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

Iowa 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 Iowa, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like driving with a suspended license. For major violations, like vehicular manslaughter, drivers will get six points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Iowa Violation Number of Points Assigned Perjury 2 Driving while under suspension, revocation or denial 2 Driving while revoked for DUI 3 Driving while barred from driver's license 4 Driving under the influence 4 Commission of felony while using vehicle 5 Failure to stop and render aid 5 Eluding police officer 5 Serious injury caused by DUI or reckless driving 5 Vehicular manslaughter 6 Other Key Things to Know About Points in Iowa If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Iowa. Iowa does not disclose how long driver’s license points stay on your record. 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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Iowa 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 Iowa, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like driving with a suspended license. For major violations, like vehicular manslaughter, drivers will get six points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Iowa

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
Perjury	2
Driving while under suspension, revocation or denial	2
Driving while revoked for DUI	3
Driving while barred from driver's license	4
Driving under the influence	4
Commission of felony while using vehicle	5
Failure to stop and render aid	5
Eluding police officer	5
Serious injury caused by DUI or reckless driving	5
Vehicular manslaughter	6

Other Key Things to Know About Points in Iowa

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

Iowa does not disclose how long driver’s license points stay on your record. 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 Iowa?

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...

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How can I get points off my license in Iowa?

You can get points off your license in Iowa by waiting for them to expire. In Iowa, points are removed from your record 5 years after the date of conviction (12 years for a DUI) and you cannot do anything to remove points otherwise.

Even though you cannot remove points from your license in Iowa, there are other ways you can try to lower your car insurance premiums. For instance, some insurance companies give...

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How can I check my driving record in Iowa?

You can check your driving record in Iowa by going to the Iowa Motor Vehicle Department website and requesting a copy of your driving record. Viewing your driving record is free in Iowa, but an official or printable copy costs $5.50 plus a $3 fee, and you will need to provide your full name, date of birth, driver's license number and the last 4 digits of your SSN.

Iowa also allows residents to check...

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