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

Maine 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 Maine, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like driving without headlights. For major violations, like driving with a suspended license, drivers will get eight points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Maine Violation Number of Points Assigned No headlights or taillights 2 Littering 2 Driving too slowly 2 Tailgating 2 Driving without headlights on 2 Traffic circle or railroad crossing violation 2 Failure to stop at red light 4 Operating without a license 4 Speeding less than 15 miles per hour over limit 4 Excessive acceleration 4 Failure to yield to pedestrian or vehicle 4 Driving in the wrong direction 6 Speeding 15 to 30 miles per hour over limit 6 Minor in possession of drugs or alcohol 6 Leaving scene of accident involving property damage 6 Violation of license restrictions 6 Driving while suspended 8 Other Key Things to Know About Points in Maine If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Maine. Driver’s license points in Maine expire after 12 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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Maine 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 Maine, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like driving without headlights. For major violations, like driving with a suspended license, drivers will get eight points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Maine

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
No headlights or taillights	2
Littering	2
Driving too slowly	2
Tailgating	2
Driving without headlights on	2
Traffic circle or railroad crossing violation	2
Failure to stop at red light	4
Operating without a license	4
Speeding less than 15 miles per hour over limit	4
Excessive acceleration	4
Failure to yield to pedestrian or vehicle	4
Driving in the wrong direction	6
Speeding 15 to 30 miles per hour over limit	6
Minor in possession of drugs or alcohol	6
Leaving scene of accident involving property damage	6
Violation of license restrictions	6
Driving while suspended	8

Other Key Things to Know About Points in Maine

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

Driver’s license points in Maine expire after 12 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 Maine?

Points stay on your license for for 1 year in Maine. After for 1 year, 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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Accumulating 12 points in 1 year will result in a license suspension in Maine. Drivers might also be classified as high-risk to insure and be required...

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How can I get points off my license in Maine?

You can get points off your license in Maine by waiting for them to expire. In Maine, points stop counting towards a license suspension after one year, and you can also receive a credit of three points once every 12 months at most in Maine by taking an approved defensive driving course.

Even though you cannot remove points from your license in Maine, there are other ways you can try to lower your car...

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How can I check my driving record in Maine?

You can check your driving record in Maine by going to the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $5 for a 3 year record or $10 for a 10 year record, plus a $1 fee for a certified copy to purchase a copy of your Maine driving record online, and you will need to provide your driver's license number or name and date of birth.

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