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Montana 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 Montana, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like running a stop sign. For major violations, like homicide resulting from negligent driving, drivers will get twelve points.
Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Montana
Violation | Number of Points Assigned |
Running a stop sign | 2 |
Running a railroad crossing | 2 |
Running a red light | 2 |
Failure to yield right of way to a pedestrian | 2 |
Neglecting to use turn signals | 2 |
Following another vehicle too closely | 2 |
Failure to have temporary driver's permit in possession | 2 |
Operating in violation of restrictions imposed on driver's license | 2 |
Driving on sidewalk | 2 |
Failure to obey instructions of traffic control devices | 2 |
Increasing speed when being overtaken | 2 |
Passing on right when prohibited | 2 |
Travel wrong direction on one-way street or highway | 2 |
Change lane when unsafe to do so | 2 |
Improper use of center lane of three lane roadway | 2 |
Making right turn from improper lane | 2 |
Improper approach to intersections when making right turn | 2 |
Making left turn from improper lane | 2 |
Obstructing traffic, under minimum reasonable speed, after being warned | 2 |
Failure to drive to right of roadway except when passing | 2 |
Right of way violation - failure to yield to pedestrian | 2 |
Right of way violation - failure to yield to school children or school safety patrol | 2 |
Disobedience to signals indicating approach of railroad train | 2 |
Stop sign violation | 2 |
Stop violation - emerging from alley, garage or driveway | 2 |
Failure to stop for school bus stopped (loading or unloading school children) | 2 |
Failure to have rear view mirror | 2 |
Obstructed windshield | 2 |
Defective windshield wipers | 2 |
Careless driving | 2 |
Speeding | 3 |
Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage | 4 |
Failing to report an accident | 4 |
Failure to identify self and vehicle when involved in an accident. | 4 |
Reckless driving | 5 |
Eluding police officers | 5 |
Evading the police | 5 |
Street racing | 5 |
Driving while privilege to do so is suspended or revoked | 6 |
Driving with a suspended or revoked license | 6 |
Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death | 8 |
Failure to stop immediately at accident scene where person injured | 8 |
Failure to render reasonable assistance to injured | 8 |
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol | 10 |
Homicide resulting from negligent driving | 12 |
Negligent homicide | 12 |
Other Key Things to Know About Points in Montana
If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Montana.
Driver’s license points in Montana expire after 36 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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