Utah Points System
Minor Points (20 and under)
Adult Points
Defensive Driving Course
Upon forfeiture of bail or conviction of a moving violation, points are assessed to the driving record according to the following schedule. However, points may vary by more or less than 10% depending upon the severity of the citation. Certain serious violations, such as driving, require mandatory suspension or revocation and are not included in the point system.
By driving safely, you can clear your record. As an incentive for safety, the point system provides that when you drive one full year without a moving traffic violation conviction, half the points acquired will be removed from your record. If you drive two successive years without conviction, all points will be removed. Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your record three years after the date of violation.
Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
| Type of Citation | Points Assessed |
|---|---|
| Reckless Driving | 80 |
| Careless Driving | 50 |
| Speeding 1-10 MPH Over | 35 |
| Speeding 11-20 MPH Over | 55 |
| Speeding 21 MPH Over | 75 |
| Failure to Yield Right-of-Way | 60 |
| Following too Close | 60 |
| Wrong Way on a One-Way Street | 60 |
| Impeding Traffic | 50 |
| Red Light | 50 |
| Stop Sign | 50 |
| Improper Lookout | 50 |
| Improper Passing | 50 |
| Negligent Collision | 50 |
| Texting while Driving | 50 |
| Other Moving Violations | 40 |