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Maryland 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 Maryland, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like speeding 1-9 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like DUIs, drivers will get twelve points.
Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Maryland
Violation | Number of Points Assigned |
Speeding 1-9 miles per hour over the limit | 2 |
Tailgating | 2 |
Littering | 2 |
Traffic control signal violation | 2 |
Failure to yield to pedestrian | 2 |
Failure to stop for school bus | 3 |
Driving without license | 5 |
Speeding above 30 miles per hour over limit | 5 |
Racing | 5 |
Aggressive driving | 5 |
Reckless driving | 6 |
Driving while impaired | 8 |
Failure to stop at accident, in case of injury or damage | 8 |
Failure to stop at accident, in case of death | 12 |
Vehicular homicide | 12 |
Driving while suspended or revoked | 12 |
DUI | 12 |
Eluding or fleeing an officer | 12 |
Texting and driving that results in death or serious bodily injury | 12 |
Other Key Things to Know About Points in Maryland
If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will not be added to your driving record in Maryland.
Driver’s license points in Maryland 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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