In Indiana, points from traffic violations stay active on your driving record for two years from the conviction date for most offenses
. Minor violations typically remain on your record for this two-year period, after which the points no longer affect your driving record, though the violations themselves remain part of your permanent record
. However, more serious violations such as operating a vehicle while intoxicated or reckless driving can remain on your driving history for up to ten years
. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) uses these points to determine penalties. If a driver accumulates 20 points within a 24-month period, their license will be suspended
. Points accrued within this period are counted towards this limit.
Summary:
- Minor violations: Points stay on your license for 2 years from conviction date
- Serious violations (e.g., DUI, reckless driving): Points may stay for up to 10 years
- License suspension threshold: 20 points within 24 months triggers suspension
This system encourages safe driving by penalizing repeat offenders within a two-year window while keeping serious offenses on record longer.
