The number of points required to suspend a driver's license varies by jurisdiction, but here are some examples from different places:
- In Germany, reaching 8 points results in disqualification from driving
- In the UK, new drivers will have their license cancelled if they accumulate 6 or more points within 2 years of passing their test
- In New York State, accumulating 11 points within 18 months may lead to license suspension
- In Florida, the suspension thresholds are:
- 12 points within 12 months: 30-day suspension
- 18 points within 18 months: 3-month suspension
- 24 points within 36 months: 1-year suspension
- In Colorado, suspension points vary by age:
- For drivers 17 and under: 6 or more points within 12 months
- For drivers 18-21: 9 or more points within 12 months or 12 within 24 months
- In Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, point systems also exist with varying thresholds and consequences, often starting suspensions around 6 to 12 points depending on the state and driver age
Generally, accumulating between 6 and 12 points within a specified time frame (often 12 to 24 months) can lead to license suspension, with exact rules depending on local laws. Major offenses like DUI may cause immediate suspension regardless of points. Thus, the suspension point threshold depends on the jurisdiction but commonly falls between 6 and 12 points within 1 to 2 years.
