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The Traffic Ticket Points System<\/h1>\n
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\n By Hannah Hilst<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Getting a ticket is an expensive hassle. Yet, paying the fine might not be the end of the story. The traffic tickets you agree to pay could return to haunt you later.<\/p>\r\n

Each state’s department of motor vehicles<\/a> (DMV) keeps track of the driving records of all licensed drivers. Many states use a system that assigns a point value to different kinds of traffic offenses<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

More serious offenses have higher point values, while minor violations are lower. Getting too many of these points can have serious consequences.<\/p>\r\n

An Example State Point System<\/h2>\r\n

The following example shows how a state could break down the points based on the severity of the offense. Note that this model is not exhaustive. Point systems vary from state to state.<\/p>\r\n

Six Points<\/h3>\r\n

Offenses worth six points might include:<\/p>\r\n