Can someone explain the points system on someones driving record?

Friendly Stranger..

Actually there is a point system in Texas. There are various degrees from different states as to what offense warrants what amount of points, but yes it does exist in your state. Below is a brief description of this system for Texas.

The Driver Responsibility law (TRC Â§ 708; Article 10, House Bill 3588, 78th Legislative Session) establishes a system which assigns points to moving violations classified as Class C misdemeanors and applies surcharges to offenders, based upon the type of offense and the time period in which the citation was received. For each conviction, DPS will assign points to a personâ€™s driver record as follows:

* Two points for a moving violation conviction in Texas or that of another state. Moving violations are defined by 37 TEX. ADMIN. CODE Â§15.89, which includes a list of those violations that will be assigned points.
* Points will not be assigned for speeding less than 10% over the posted limit or for seat belt convictions.
* Child Safety Seat Violations will accrue two points.
* Three points for a moving violation conviction in Texas that resulted in a vehicle crash.

Points accrued remain on the driver record for a period of three years from conviction date. An offense committed prior to September 1, 2003 will not apply to the assessment of points under the program.

Todd R

The point system is designed to help police and DVM or MVD depending on state to determine if a driver is allowed to keep his license. The points vary from speeding to running red lights. The link below will tell more.

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_system

Hope this helps you understand the point system.

UCANTCME

TEXAS "POINTS SYSTEM"

Effective September 1, 2003, Texas implemented a "Points System"!

Points are assessed to a person's driver license for moving violations classified as Class C misdemeanors, and effective September 1, 2005, Child Safety Seat Violations are identified as moving violations. DPS will assess a surcharge when the driver accumulates a total of six (6) points or more on their driver record during a three-year period. The driver must pay a $100 surcharge for the first six points and $25 for each additional point, in addition to any related services fees. Traffic offenses which result in points are designated in the chart at 37 TAC Â§15.89.

According to Section 708.052, Texas Transportation Code,

For each conviction arising out of a separate transaction, the department shall assign points to a personâ€™s license as follows:

(1) two points for a moving violation of the traffic law of this state or another state that is not described by Subdivision (2); and

(2) three points for a moving violation of the traffic law of this state, another state, or a political subdivision of this or another state that resulted in an accident.

DPS may not assign points to a person's driver's license if the offense is that of speeding and the person was at the time of the offense driving less than 10 percent faster than the posted speed limit, or if the offense was adjudicated by the court under Article 45.051 or Article 45.0511, Code of Criminal Procedure; that is, the driving safety course or the deferred disposition laws.

http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/drive/dsinfo.html

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