In Pennsylvania, points from traffic violations stay on your driving record but are gradually removed over time if you maintain a clean driving record. Specifically:
- Three points are removed from your driving record for every 12 consecutive months you drive without committing any violations that result in points or license suspensions/revocations
- This means points do not simply expire after a fixed period; instead, they are reduced incrementally by three points each year of safe driving.
- Once your driving record is reduced to zero points and remains at zero for 12 consecutive months, any future accumulation of points is treated as a first offense again
- You can also reduce points by successfully completing a PennDOT-approved driver improvement course or passing a special point examination, which can remove 2 to 4 points depending on the option chosen
- It is important to note that while points can be removed, the violations themselves remain on your driving record permanently and may affect insurance rates and other considerations
In summary, points stay on your Pennsylvania driving record indefinitely but are reduced by three points for each year of violation-free driving, with additional options for point removal through exams or courses
