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

West Virginia 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 West Virginia, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like tailgating. For major violations, like fleeing from an officer, drivers will get eight points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in West Virginia Violation Number of Points Assigned Tailgating 2 Driving without a license 2 Improper turning or backing 2 More than three persons in front seat 2 Lighting violation 2 Littering 3 Wrong way on one-way street 3 Railroad violation 3 Failure to yield right-of-way 3 Failure to obey traffic signal 3 Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over limit 3 Speeding 15-19 miles per hour over limit 5 Speeding more than 20 miles per hour over limit 6 Hit and run 6 Speeding in a school zone 6 Reckless driving 6 Fleeing from an officer 8 Other Key Things to Know About Points in West Virginia If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in West Virginia. Driver’s license points in West Virginia 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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West Virginia 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 West Virginia, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like tailgating. For major violations, like fleeing from an officer, drivers will get eight points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in West Virginia

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
Tailgating	2
Driving without a license	2
Improper turning or backing	2
More than three persons in front seat	2
Lighting violation	2
Littering	3
Wrong way on one-way street	3
Railroad violation	3
Failure to yield right-of-way	3
Failure to obey traffic signal	3
Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over limit	3
Speeding 15-19 miles per hour over limit	5
Speeding more than 20 miles per hour over limit	6
Hit and run	6
Speeding in a school zone	6
Reckless driving	6
Fleeing from an officer	8

Other Key Things to Know About Points in West Virginia

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

Driver’s license points in West Virginia 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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How long do points stay on your license in West Virginia?

Points stay on your license for 2 years in West Virginia. After 2 years, 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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How can I get points off my license in West Virginia?

You can get points off your license in West Virginia by taking an approved driving course. West Virginia allows drivers who fit certain eligibility requirements to complete a driving course in order to remove three points from your license. You can even take an approved course prior to a 30 day suspension in order to have the suspension rescinded. Driving courses that reduce your license points might also be called traffic school or defensive driving classes.

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How can I check my driving record in West Virginia?

You can check your driving record in West Virginia by going to the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $7.50 if you provide the driver's license number or $8.50 otherwise to purchase a copy of your West Virginia driving record online. You will need to provide your full name, date of birth, driver's license number and the last four digits of your Social Security...

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