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A new Virginia driver’s license is issued with zero points. Whenever you get any fine or ticket, the DMV assigns you demerit points on your record. Violations can stay on your record for 3 to 11 years, and some stay on your permanent record.
Three-Point Violations | Four Point Violations | Six-Point Violations |
Driving too slowSpeeding 1-9 miles over the limitFailure to obey a highway signImproper stopping on the highwayImproper passingImproper turningImproper U-turnDriving with faulty equipment (e.g., broken tail light)Violation of a driver’s license restrictionChild restraint violation | Speeding 10-19 miles over the limitFailure to YieldImproper signalFollowing too closely (tailgating)Passing a stopped school bus (first offense)Speeding in a school crossing zoneInattentive drivingHOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane violation | Speeding 20 miles or more over the limitSpeeding more than 80 mph (regardless of the posted speed limit)Aggressive drivingDriving while suspended or revokedReckless drivingDriving while intoxicatedEluding policeRefusal of a blood/breath testFelony involving a motor vehicleInvoluntary manslaughter |
Every April, the DMV will give a safe point if you drive the whole year without accidents and violations. You can accumulate up to five safe points in this manner.
You can earn up to five safe driver points by taking a Driver Safety Course. You are not guaranteed these points if the court orders you to take the course. Even though you can accumulate points, you must present the court papers to the Driver Safety Clinic.
Virginia ticket fines are pre-determined by the Virginia Traffic Law Codes, some of which we list below. The fee depends on how many miles you were going over the speed limit and where.
$6 per mile over the speed limit | General speeding (§46.2-870)Speeding in a special permit vehicle (§46.2-872)Speeding in business or residential districts (§46.2-874)Speeding on a bridge (§46.2-881)Exceeding speed limits set by the Department of Transportation (§46.2-878) |
$7 per mile over the speed limit | Speeding in a school zone (§46.2-873)Speeding in a highway work zone (§46.2-878.1) |
$200 PLUS $8 per mile over the speed limit | Speeding in certain residential areas as outlined in (§46.2-878.2)This fine CAN NOT be suspended unless the court orders 20 hours of community service |
Up to $500 | Speeding on a highwayThis fine doubles if you do not show up to court (§46.2-947) |
Some districts offer a community service program where you can do volunteer work in exchange for some of your fines and penalties. You can look up your Virginia court district’s fee policies on their website.
12 Points in a Year or 18 Points in Two Years | 18 Points in a Year or 24 points in Two Years |
You must take a Driver Improvement Clinic course within 90 days. If you do not complete the course in time, your driving privileges will be suspended. | Your driving privileges will be automatically suspended for 90 days, and you must complete a Driver Improvement Course. |
Speeding tickets result in demerit points added to your driving record. These points influence your driving privileges, and if you accumulate too many of them, your license will be suspended or revoked.
Insurance companies consider the demerit points on your driving record, which can raise your premiums.
If you have a job that revolves around driving, you could be let go. Either because the company sees you as a hazard or because the insurance premiums they have to pay are too high. In some cases, the type of convictions on your driving record can also bar you from employment.
Out-of-state visitors are treated differently by Virginia. Rather than assigning points, they refer the matter to your home state and will handle it depending on the severity of the issue according to the law where your license is from.
Choosing to plead guilty or no contest means you accept the charges and are willing to pay the fine.
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