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How long does it take to remove points from my driver’s license?
I had points added to my license a few years ago for speeding, and I was wondering how long it will take for them to disappear from my record. How long does it take to remove points from my driver’s license?
Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Every state has its own system for recording traffic infractions on your driver’s license. Because of this, every state also has its own timeline for
how long points stay on your record
and when they are removed. Some common reasons that people receive demerit points on their license include:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Texting and driving
On average, you can expect most of your demerit points to be removed after about three years. This is also usually when insurance companies will stop taking the points into account when calculating your premiums.
Just because points no longer count toward your total *doesn’t* necessarily mean they’ve disappeared entirely.
Of course, in some states, this timeline is faster. But serious infractions—such as
a DUI
—may never be removed from your record. In many cases, your points will only be removed if you have not gained any additional points (e.g., received a new speeding ticket) since the last incident. So if you continuously rack up traffic violations, you can expect your points to add up as well.
If you’ve accumulated a high number of points in a short period, you may be able to have some of those points expunged by completing a state-approved defensive driving course. Check with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles to find out if you qualify for a points removal program or course.
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