Florida Driver's License Point System
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) uses a point system to track driving violations. Points are added to your driving record when you are convicted of certain moving violations. Accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension and increased insurance rates.
Note: License suspensions can also result from serious infractions or repeated offenses, even if you haven't accumulated enough points.
How Does the Florida Point System Work?
- Points are assigned once you're convicted of a moving violation.
- Each violation adds a set number of points to your driving record.
- License suspension occurs if you accumulate too many points in a short time frame.
License Suspension Thresholds in Florida:
- 12 points in 12 months — 30-day suspension
- 18 points in 18 months — 3-month suspension
- 24 points in 36 months — 1-year suspension
Points for Common Violations in Florida
| Violation |
Points |
| Speeding (less than 15 MPH over limit) |
3 |
| Speeding (15 MPH or more over limit) |
4 |
| Speeding resulting in a crash |
6 |
| Reckless driving |
4 |
| Running a red light |
4 |
| Passing a stopped school bus |
4 |
| Leaving the scene of a crash (property damage only) |
6 |
| Failure to yield right-of-way |
3 |
| Improper lane change |
3 |
| Careless driving |
3 |
| Violation involving a traffic signal or sign |
4 |
| Child restraint violation |
3 |
| Texting while driving (second/subsequent offense) |
3 |
| Driving during restricted hours (for minors) |
3 |
Out-of-State Violations
Florida may assign points to your driving record for out-of-state traffic convictions if the offense is equivalent to a Florida moving violation. These points count toward your suspension total.
How Points Affect Your Insurance
Insurance companies have their own criteria, but more points typically mean higher premiums. Serious or repeated violations can significantly increase your insurance rates—even if your license isn't suspended.
Can You Remove Points from Your License?
Florida does not allow you to remove points from your record, but you may take a Florida Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course to avoid points being added after an eligible citation.
- You must elect to take the course before paying your ticket.
- You can use the BDI course once every 12 months, and no more than 5 times in your lifetime.
- The citation will still appear on your record, but no points will be assessed.
How to Check Your Florida Driving Record
You can check your official point total and driving record from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. You'll need:
- Your Florida driver license number
- Personal information for identity verification
You can also get a free license status check to see if your license is valid or suspended.
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