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Alabama Department of Public Safety Point System
Violating Alabama driving and traffic laws can result in fines, the suspension of your driving privileges, and even imprisonment. The Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) uses a point system to track violations and their corresponding penalties. Points are added to your driving record if you receive a traffic ticket for moving violations.
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MOVING VIOLATIONS AND POINTS
Different violations are assigned different point values, which are added to your driving record. For instance, all moving violations like driving on the wrong side of the road and illegal passing carry four points. Five-point offenses include failure to yield right-of-way and passing a stopped school bus. The number of points assessed for different speeding violations are as follows:
Exceeding posted speed limit:2 points Exceeding 85 mph:5 points
View the complete Point Schedule to learn about the number of points associated with each type of moving violation.
PENALTIES
You will be subject to specific penalties if you accumulate a certain number of points on your driving license:
- You will have your license suspended if you accumulate 12 points or more on your current driving record, in a two-year span. A notice of scheduled suspension will be mailed to you. The length of suspension depends on the number of points accumulated as seen here.
- Accumulating points on your driving license is also likely to increase your auto insurance rates. See our auto insurance section for more information about obtaining quality car insurance at competitive rates.
HOW TO CLEAR YOUR DRIVING RECORD
The Alabama DPS maintains a record of all the points added to your driving license. However, you can take a Defensive Driving Course enables you to deduct two points from your current driving record, and may also qualify you for a reduction in your car insurance rates.HOW TO DISPUTE A MOVING VIOLATION CHARGE
If you believe you have been incorrectly charged with committing a moving violation, you may be able to fight the charge in court. See Traffic Tickets and Traffic Ticket Attorneys for more information.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Points are not assessed for parking or other non-moving violations.
- See also Driver's Education and Suspended Licenses.
