Demerit Points

What amount of demerit points can I accumulate before I can lose my license?

  • Drivers Under The Age Of 18 Are Subject To These Suspensions:
    • 6 Points in one calendar year = up to 3 months suspension
    • 12 Points in two calendar years = up to 6 months suspension
    • 18 Points in three calendar years = up to 1 year suspension
  • Drivers Under The Age Of 21 Are Subject To These Suspensions:
    • 9 Points in one calendar year = up to 3 months suspension
    • 15 Points in two calendar years = up to 6 months suspension
    • 21 Points in three calendar years = up to 1 year suspension
  • Drivers 21 Years Of Age Or Older Are Subject To These Suspensions:
    • 12 Points in one calendar year = up to 3 months suspension
    • 18 Points in two calendar years = up to 6 months suspension
    • 24 Points in three calendar years = up to 1 year suspension
Table Example

Table of Violations

Code Violation Points
262:3 False report of theft 6
265:18 or 265:20 Improper passing 4
263:57-a Lending license to minor to purchase alcohol 6
262:17 Odometer tampering 6
263:12 Prohibition 6
265:75 Road racing 6
265:54 School bus violation 6
265:60 Speeding at rate of 25 mph or greater over posted speed limit 4
265:60 Speeding at rate of 1-24 mph over posted speed limit 3
262:12 Taking without owner's consent 6
265-A:43 (formerly 265:80) Transporting drugs in a motor vehicle 6
262:3 False report of theft 6
265:18 or 265:20 Improper passing 4
263:57-a Lending license to minor to purchase alcohol 6
262:17 Odometer tampering 6
263:12 Prohibition 6
265:75 Road racing 6
265:54 School bus violation 6
265:60 Speeding at rate of 25 mph or greater over posted speed limit 4
265:60 Speeding at rate of 1-24 mph over posted speed limit 3
262:12 Taking without owner's consent 6
265-A:43 (formerly 265:80) Transporting drugs in a motor vehicle 6