| Driving privileges can be restricted or taken away
from teens for a number of reasons including:
Traffic conviction while on a Learner’s License
Driver cannot apply for an Operator’s license for one year
from the conviction date or until turning 18 years old, whichever
happens first.
6 points on driving record within a 12-month period
Driving limited to “business purposes only” for 12 months
or until driver turns 18 years old, whichever happens first. The
restriction is extended 90 days for each additional point during
the restriction period.
Blood alcohol level of .02% or more
Licenses of drivers under 21 years old administratively suspended
for six months. A second offense results in a one-year suspension.
The first offense for refusing to submit to testing results in a
suspension of twelve months; a second offense results in an 18-month
administrative suspension.
School truancy
License suspended until student provides proof of school attendance
for 30 consecutive days.
Tobacco products possession conviction
Licenses of drivers under 18 years old are revoked from six months
to one year.
Driving is a Privilege - Don't Lose It
This chart shows the number of points assessed to a driver’s
record when convicted of a traffic offense.
| Driving Violation |
Points |
| Speeding |
| Less than 15 mph over the speed limit |
3 |
| More than 15 mph over the speed limit |
4 |
| Speeding resulting in a crash |
6 |
| Moving Violations |
| Driving during restricted hours |
3 |
| Moving violation |
3 |
| Moving violation resulting in a crash |
4 |
| Reckless driving |
4 |
| Improper lane change |
3 |
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