Thomas A. King, P.C.
128 South 8th St.
Gadsden, Al 35907
Bus.:
(256) 547-1117
Fax: (256) 547-0371
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THE ALABAMA DRIVER LICENSE POINT SYSTEM Points are assessed for various violations as follows: Any conviction which resulted from a charge that involved the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the driving of a motor vehicle but did not require mandatory revocation of the driver license - 6 points · reckless driving - 6 points · speeding (85 mph or above) - 5 points · failure to yield right-of-way - 5 points · passing stopped school bus - 5 points · wrong side of road - 4 points · illegal passing - 4 points · following too closely - 3 points · disregarding traffic control device (stop sign, traffic light, etc.) - 3 points · speeding in excess of posted limits - 2 points · all other moving violations - 2 points The following schedule is used to determine the length of a suspension period: · 12-14 points in a 2-year period 60 days · 15-17 points in a 2-year period 90 days · 18-20 points in a 2-year period 120 days · 21-23 points in a 2-year period 180 days · 24 and above points in a 2-year period 365 days After a traffic conviction is 2 years old, it loses its point count for suspension purposes but remains on a driver's record. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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