 Nevada Driving Violation Points
Nevada uses a "Point Demerit System" as part of its driver improvement program. Under this system, traffic law violations are assigned a point value which varies depending on the nature and severity of the offense.
If the Department of Motor Vehicles receives a notice from a court that you have a traffic law violation conviction then it will enter the offense on your permanent driving record. Points are counted during a 12-month period. If you pay a traffic ticket then you are agreeing to the conviction and points will be added to your record.
When you are charged with a Nevada DUI you are usually also charged with any number of traffic violations. All of these charges combined can take a major toll on your driving record.
If you receive 12 points in any 12 month period your license can be automatically suspended.
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Nevada Traffic Violation Point Values
The following is a list of the points given for various violations:
| Reckless Driving |
8 points |
| Careless Driving |
6 points |
| Following too closely |
4 points |
| Failing to yield right-of-way |
4 points |
| Failing to yield to a pedestrian |
4 points |
| Disregarding traffic light or stop sign |
4 points |
| Driving too slowly |
2 points |
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| Speeding |
| 1-10 mph over limit |
1 point |
| 11-15 mph over limit |
2 points |
| 16-20 mph over limit |
3 points |
| 21 mph or more over limit |
4 points |
| 1-15 mph over limit in school zone |
4 points |
| 16 mph or more over limit in school zone |
6 points |
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