Chapter 5 · Lesson 1 of 13
Point values and speeding
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
Point values reflect the severity and history of a violation or accident. The speeding examples rise by range: 1–15 mph over is 2 points, 16–25 mph over is 4 points, and 26 mph or more over is 6 points.
Example
A violation 20 mph over the limit falls in the 16–25 mph range, so the listed value is 4 points.
Common mistake
Using the lower range at a boundary. Sixteen mph over belongs in the 16–25 range, and 26 mph over belongs in the 26+ range.
What the manual says
Points vary for speeding violations.
26+ miles per hour over the speed limit 6 points
Sources
- Manual p. 21
“The point value relates to the severity and history of the violation or accident.”
- Manual p. 21
“1 – 15 miles per hour over the speed limit 2 points”
- Manual p. 21
“16 – 25 miles per hour over the speed limit 4 points”
- Manual p. 21
“26+ miles per hour over the speed limit 6 points”
Check your understanding
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