What are Driver License Points?
Basically demerit points are awarded whenever a driver is ticked and convicted for an infraction of traffic laws including failure to wear a seatbelt, right turn on a right red light, speeding beyond posted limits and almost any violation of state traffic laws. Each offense is given a point value where drivers have a maximum number of points (usually 12) before any threat of license suspension happens. Car insurance companies however can raise your rates after a few points. Some states do have laws which restrict car insurance companies from raising your car insurance rates from a single ticket however keep in mind many times drivers are often ticketed multiple times at the same stop. Does the Point System work? Yes. Studies show that the driver license point system plays a big role in helping reduce accidents and traffic violations and currently most States employ some kind of demerit point system to help track driving history of drivers. How many Points do you have? This is certainly
