Utah Points System
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 drunk 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 (1) full year without a moving traffic violation conviction, half the points acquired will be removed from your record. If you drive two (2) successive years without a conviction, all points will be removed. Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your record three (3) years after the date of the violation.
| 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 |
Minor Points (age 20 and under)
A driver age 20 and under, who accumulates 70 or more points in three (3) years, may be suspended or denied for one (1) month to a year, depending upon the severity of the record.
Adult Points (age 21 and over)
A driver age 21 and over, who accumulates 200 or more points in three (3) years, may be suspended for three (3) months to a year, depending upon the severity of the record.
Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
A Defensive Driving Course (DDC) approved by the Driver License Division may be used for point reduction. This DDC may only be used once every three (3) years and will reduce the points on a record by a maximum of 50 points.
The defensive driving courses are accepted through the Utah Safety Council or National Safety Council. For the purposes of point reduction, you may complete a live 4-hour course or an online course.
You can register for these courses by visiting https://www.utahsafetycouncil.org.