The number of points on your license that triggers a suspension varies by jurisdiction, but here are some common thresholds from various places:
- In Arizona , accumulating 12 points within 12 months results in a 30-day suspension; 18 points within 18 months leads to a 3-month suspension; and 24 points within 36 months results in a 1-year suspension
- In Florida , the same thresholds apply: 12 points in 12 months = 30-day suspension, 18 points in 18 months = 3-month suspension, and 24 points in 36 months = 1-year suspension
- In New York , a license may be suspended if you accumulate 11 points within 18 months
- In New Jersey , license suspension occurs at 12 or more points accumulated
- In South Carolina , 12 or more points lead to suspension
- In Georgia , a license is suspended if 15 points accumulate within 24 months
- In Colorado , suspension thresholds vary by age, but for adult drivers, accumulating 16 or more points within 12 months can lead to suspension
- For new drivers in the UK , getting 6 or more points within 2 years of passing the test results in license cancellation (revocation)
These point systems assign points for traffic violations, and reaching or exceeding the set threshold results in license suspension for a specified period. The exact number of points and suspension duration depend on local laws and may also vary based on driver age and offense severity
