Chapter 5 · Lesson 2 of 13
Equipment and motorcycle point values
4 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
Failure to use headlights and having no brake or signal lights are listed at 2 points each. Improper motorcycle headgear and an improper motorcycle passenger are listed at 4 points each.
Example
A no-brake-lights violation is 2 points in the table, while an improper motorcycle-passenger violation is 4 points.
Common mistake
Putting all equipment-related violations in one point category. The listed headlight and light-equipment examples differ from the motorcycle examples.
What the manual says
No brake or signal lights 2 points
Improper motorcycle headgear 4 points
Sources
- Manual p. 21
“Failure to use headlights”
- Manual p. 21
“No brake or signal lights 2 points”
- Manual p. 21
“Improper motorcycle headgear 4 points”
- Manual p. 21
“Improper motorcycle passenger 4 points”
Check your understanding
Question 1 of 3