WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY POINTS?
Moving violations carry points.
Speeding (MPH over posted limit)
1 to 10 3 points
11 to 20 4 points
21 to 30 6 points
31 to 40 8 points
Over 40 11 points
Reckless driving 5 points
Failed to stop for school bus 5 points
Improper cell phone use 5 points
Use of portable electronic device "texting" 5 points
Railroad crossing violation 5 points
Failed to yield right-of-way 3 points
Red Light 3 points
Disobeying traffic control signal, STOP sign or YIELD sign 3 points
Improper passing, changing lane unsafely 3 points
Driving left of center, in wrong direction 3 points
Leaving scene of property damage incident 3 points
Child safety restraint violation 3 points
Inadequate Brakes (employer's vehicle) 2 points
Most other moving violation 2 points
Failure to signal 2 points
Improper turn 2 points
Disobeying a traffic control device 2 points
Tinted window 0 points
No seatbelt driver/passenger 16 years or older 0 points
Unregistered, Unlicensed, Uninspected and 0Faulty equipment 0 points
With all of these serious consequences, what can you do about points?
Everyone is so worried about points. But if you get them what can you do to mitigate their consequences?
The DMV sponsors a "defensive driving class" through independent educators that offers perks like a 10% insurance reduction and a reduction of up to 4 points (you can't bank extra point) for tickets issued within the 18 months preceding the class date... Note i said 18 months preceding the class date. So the ticket must have happened within the 18 months preceding the class. If you wait to take the class until the court date that might be more then 18 months after the violation date and then the class will be ineffective for the 4 point reduction.
Many class providers and insurance brokers claim the class must wait until the points "hit the record", but that is misconception. As long as the ticket was issued the class will cover up to 4 points for any ticket issued with the 18 months preceding the class.
The best way to avoid points, is to avoid tickets, but if you receive a ticket , reach out to Michael E Beer. He is an experienced traffic court attorney who can help navigate the ticket for the best possible result.
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