Chapter 5 · Lesson 3 of 13
Driving-behavior point values
5 min read · Points, Suspensions, and Insurance Requirements
Figures in this lesson
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Points vary for speeding violations. Examples of speeding violation point totals include: | |
| 1 – 15 miles per hour over the speed limit | 2 points |
| 16 – 25 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 points |
| 26+ miles per hour over the speed limit | 6 points |
| Examples of other violation point totals include: | |
| Failure to use headlights | 2 points |
| No brake or signal lights | 2 points |
| Improper motorcycle headgear | 4 points |
| Improper motorcycle passenger | 4 points |
| Violation for hand-held device | 4 points |
| Unsafe lane movement | 4 points |
| Disregarding a stop sign or yield sign | 4 points |
| Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle | 6 points |
| Following another vehicle too closely | 6 points |
| Driving while suspended | 8 points |
| Speed contest on road | 8 points |
Explanation
The table lists 4 points for a hand-held-device violation, unsafe lane movement, and disregarding a stop or yield sign. It lists 6 points for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and following too closely.
Example
Disregarding a yield sign is a 4-point example; following another vehicle too closely is a 6-point example.
Common mistake
Assuming every moving violation in this group has the same value. The examples are split between 4 and 6 points.
What the manual says
Disregarding a stop sign or yield sign 4 points
Following another vehicle too closely 6 points
Sources
- Manual p. 21
“Violation for hand-held device 4 points”
- Manual p. 21
“Unsafe lane movement 4 points”
- Manual p. 21
“Disregarding a stop sign or yield sign 4 points”
- Manual p. 21
“Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle 6 points”
- Manual p. 21
“Following another vehicle too closely 6 points”
Check your understanding
Question 1 of 3