Missouri Driver’s License Point System
The state of Missouri maintains a point system for anyone with a valid driver’s license. Under this system, points are placed against your driver’s license if you are convicted of certain motor vehicle violations. When you are convicted of a traffic violation, while your vehicle was in motion, the department receives notice and adds points to your driving record. You can lose your driving privileges when you accumulate too many points. The number of points you receive depends on the conviction.
PARTIAL LIST OF POINT ACCUMULATION:
|
Violation |
# Points |
|
Operating a Vehicle with a Suspended
or Revoked Driver License |
12 |
|
Obtaining a Driver License by
Misrepresentation |
12 |
|
A Felony Involving a Motor Vehicle |
12 |
|
Knowingly Allowing an Unlicensed Driver
to Operate a Vehicle |
4 |
|
Careless & Imprudent Driving |
4 |
|
Speeding |
3 |
As you accumulate points, you risk suspension of your driver’s license. If you accumulate a total of 4 points in 12 months, the department will send you a point accumulation advisory. If you accumulate a total of 8 or more points in 18 months, your driving privileges will be suspended.
POINT PENALTIES:
|
Suspension/Points |
Drivers License Suspension - # Days |
|
1st |
30 days |
|
2nd |
60 days |
|
3rd |
90 days (same for additional suspensions) |
|
12 points in 12 months |
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year |
|
18 or more points in 24 months |
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year |
|
24 or more points in 36 months |
Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year |
At the end of your driving suspension you will need to pay the Department of Revenue a reinstatement fee as well as follow the reinstatement requirements. When your driving privileges are reinstated, the department reduces your total points to 4. Every year you drive without getting new points on your record,
the points will be reduced.
For complete information regarding the point system see Missouri Drivers Guide. |