How do Montana driver's license points work?

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