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

North Carolina 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 North Carolina, drivers accumulate one point for minor violations like littering from a motor vehicle. For major violations, like aggressive driving, drivers will get five points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in North Carolina Violation Number of Points Assigned Littering involving a motor vehicle 1 Failure to properly restrain a child in a restraint or seat belt 2 Driving through safety zone 3 Failure to stop for siren 3 Driving without a license 3 Running through red light 3 Failure to yield right of way 3 Speeding in excess of 55 mph 3 Running through stop sign 3 Failure to yield right of way to bicycle, motor scooter or motorcycle 4 Failure to yield right of way to pedestrian 4 Illegal passing 4 Driving on wrong side of road 4 Following too closely 4 Reckless driving 4 Hit and run, property damage only 4 Aggressive driving 5 Passing a stopped school bus 5 Violations That Do Not Result in Points in North Carolina Failure to display a current inspection certificate Improper display of license plates Improper muffler or plates Illegal parking Carrying concealed weapon Other Key Things to Know About Points in North Carolina If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in North Carolina. Driver’s license points in North Carolina 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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North Carolina 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 North Carolina, drivers accumulate one point for minor violations like littering from a motor vehicle. For major violations, like aggressive driving, drivers will get five points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in North Carolina

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
Littering involving a motor vehicle	1
Failure to properly restrain a child in a restraint or seat belt	2
Driving through safety zone	3
Failure to stop for siren	3
Driving without a license	3
Running through red light	3
Failure to yield right of way	3
Speeding in excess of 55 mph	3
Running through stop sign	3
Failure to yield right of way to bicycle, motor scooter or motorcycle	4
Failure to yield right of way to pedestrian	4
Illegal passing	4
Driving on wrong side of road	4
Following too closely	4
Reckless driving	4
Hit and run, property damage only	4
Aggressive driving	5
Passing a stopped school bus	5

Violations That Do Not Result in Points in North Carolina

Failure to display a current inspection certificate
Improper display of license plates
Improper muffler or plates
Illegal parking
Carrying concealed weapon

Other Key Things to Know About Points in North Carolina

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

Driver’s license points in North Carolina 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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How long do points stay on your license in North Carolina?

Points stay on your license for for 36 months in North Carolina. After for 36 months, 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 36 months will result in a license suspension in North Carolina. Drivers might also be classified as high-risk to insure...

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How can I get points off my license in North Carolina?

You can get points off your license in North Carolina by taking an approved driving course. North Carolina allows drivers who fit certain eligibility requirements to complete a driving course in order to remove three points. Driving courses that reduce your license points might also be called traffic school or defensive driving classes.

North Carolina Point-Reduction Course Eligibility Requirements

Must qualify and have a conference with an administrative hearings officer
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How can I check my driving record in North Carolina?

You can check your driving record in North Carolina by going to the Department of Transportation website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $10.75 for an uncertified record or $15 for a certified record to purchase a copy of your North Carolina driving record online . You will need to provide your date of birth, driver's license number and Social Security number. Some states like Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio...

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