How to Find Out About Demerit Points
In the United States, state-level Department of Transportation and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices manage driver licensing. To help maintain driver safety, each state has a point system to act as a deterrent against driver negligence. Drivers that commit driving violations can receive demerit points, also known as driver's license points, against a driving record. After accumulating of a certain number of points, a driver begins to lose driving privileges and can eventually lose his license. Obtaining general information about the points system for your state or about your specific points situation requires contacting your state's DMV or state police.
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Instructions
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Visit your state police and request your driver's license status or points record. If they cannot provide the information you need, seek the information from your state's Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Go to your state's DMV website and locate the section of the website devoted to driver's license safety and regulations to find general information on demerit points or instructions on methods to obtain your driver's license status or points record (if applicable) through the DMV website, in person or via mail. As every website differs, you may need to conduct a DMV website-based search with the keywords "demerit points" or "driver license points."
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Call the DMV if you have specific questions about your driving record that the website couldn't answer. If you don't have a phone number for your state DMV office, refer to the DMV "Contact" webpage or your driver's license.
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Tips & Warnings
If you need an official hard copy of general information about your state's demerit point system, refer to your driver's license manual. If you don't have a driver's license manual, your state police or a driver's licensing center can provide you with one.
