DMV Demerit Points: How the System Works
by David A. Cardon, Esquire


Dear Mr. Cardon,
Recently, I was convicted in Virginia Beach for speeding, 10-19 mph above the posted speed limit. I already have a couple of convictions on my driving record for traffic violations. How many Division of Motor Vehicle ("DMV") demerit points will I receive for this recent speeding ticket? How many points can I get before DMV suspends my license? How do I reduce my demerit points?

When you are convicted of traffic offenses in Virginia, the DMV assigns a certain number of demerit points for each offense, depending on the severity of the offense. The following are a list of just some of the traffic offenses grouped together by the number of demerit points assigned:

Six Point Violations:
• Driving Under the Influence of alcohol
• Driving while license suspended or revoked
• Reckless driving –general, speeding 20 mph over the speed limit, racing, or attempting to elude police
• Driving while illegally consuming alcohol (persons under 21 years of age)

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