What Traffic Violations Give You Points?

Have you ever wondered what traffic violations give you points? Several types of violations will result in added points to your driver’s license, and the accumulation of points may affect your driving privileges. The information below shows how many points will be assigned for the most common types of moving violations in Ohio. 

2 Points 

• Speeding 10 mph or more when the speed limit is fifty-five miles per hour or more 
• Speeding 5 mph or more when the speed limit is less than fifty-five miles per hour 
• Operating a vehicle without being in reasonable control of the vehicle
• Disobeying a stop sign or traffic control lights
• Railroad crossing violation
• Disobeying traffic control device/signs
• Driving too slow
• Driving under FRA suspension (failure to pay child support, failure to pay judgments)
• Following too close
• Wrong way on a one-way street
• Failure to yield to pedestrian/blind
• Failure to yield right of way
• Crossing the yellow line
• Crossing a divided highway
• Driving in marked lanes
• Improper passing
• Stopped school bus violation
• Dropping/placing material on roadway
• Lost control of vehicle
• Prohibited U-turn
• Driving too close
• And more

4 Points

• Operating a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property
• Speeding in excess by thirty miles per hour or more

6 Points

• Willful fleeing or eluding of a law enforcement officer
• Failure to stop and disclose identity at the scene of an accident
• Street racing
• Driving under a twelve-point suspension, OVI suspension or other suspension/revocation
• Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) 
• Operating a vehicle without the consent of the owner
• Any offense under the motor vehicle laws that is a felony, or any other felony in which a motor vehicle was used
• Vehicular homicide/manslaughter/assault

Reducing Points With A Remedial Driving Course

Section 4510.037(C) of the Ohio Revised Code states that a driver with at least two but less than twelve points may enroll in an approved course of remedial driving instruction that is approved by the director of public safety. Upon completion of the course, the person may apply to the registrar for a credit of two points on the person’s driving record. Upon receipt of the application and proof of completion, the registrar shall approve the two-point credit. Note: there are a few limitations to eligibility to receive credit.

Warning Letter

When a driver has accumulated more than 5 points, the registrar shall send a warning letter to the person at the person’s last known address by regular mail. The warning letter shall list the reported violations that are the basis of the points charged, list the number of points charged for each violation, and outline the suspension provisions of this section.

Need To Talk With Someone About Your Violations?

Did you get a traffic ticket and need to know if you need to go to court and what this may mean for your driving record? We offer cost-effective legal representation to people facing traffic tickets throughout Northwest Ohio. From minor traffic offenses like speeding to accidents and OVI (drunk driving), I will make sure that I assert all of your defenses with the goal of getting a dismissal or getting a reduction to a no point offense if possible. I will handle the paperwork for you to reduce trips to court and handle the matter without you coming to court at all if the court permits it.

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