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Moving violations, like speeding or DUI, and at-fault accidents give you points on your license. Most states use driver’s license points as a way to track a driver’s infractions, and each state has its own rules regarding how many points are assigned to each offense. If a driver accumulates too many points, their license could be suspended.
What Puts Points on Your License:
- At-fault accidents
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- DUI
- Failure to stop at the scene of a crash
- Texting while driving
- Driving without insurance
Specific offenses that put points on your license vary between states. In most states, points will only affect you for a certain period of time. Once they expire, they cannot be used to suspend your license.
Keep in mind that the points you receive for each offense will not affect your insurance rates in most states, but the violations themselves might classify you as a high-risk driver and cause you to pay more for coverage. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to driver’s license points.
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Driver points last for 1-10 years in most states, though some states keep points on your license forever. Keep in mind that points typically stay on your license for longer than they actually affect you, and you’ll only face a legal penalty if you accumulate too many points within a certain period of time.
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