District of Columbia License Points Lookup
Enter your point total to see where it sits against District of Columbia's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from DC Department of Motor Vehicles and District of Columbia law. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026.
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Point values from the state schedule. Tick each conviction.
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District of Columbia
DC DMV assesses points for moving violations, not for parking or photo tickets. A total of 10 or 11 points means a 90-day suspension, and 12 or more points means revocation.
Other consequences
Some offenses carry 12 points and mean automatic revocation, including hit and run with injury, fleeing police and aggravated reckless driving.
Other consequences
Points are not assessed for parking and photo-enforcement tickets.
Point reduction or driver improvement
For a DC moving violation, a DMV hearing examiner may approve, at their discretion, an online defensive driving course to keep the points off the record. The ticket must be contested by mail with a request that the points be waived; the violation still appears on the record but the points do not.
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Certified or uncertified, online, by mail or at a designated service center; $7 for a 3-year or 5-year history and $13 for a 10-year or full history (DMV fee schedule).
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How District of Columbia license points work
DC DMV assesses points for moving violations, not for parking or photo tickets. A total of 10 or 11 points means a 90-day suspension, and 12 or more points means revocation. (DC DMV: Point System Chart)
The rule is set in 18 DCMR 303 (Establishment of a Point System).
District of Columbia point levels
- 10 points: license suspended for 90 days (10-11 points) (DC DMV: Point System Chart)
- 12 points: license revoked until DMV reinstates it, at least 6 months after revocation (DC DMV: Point System Chart)
Points for common violations in District of Columbia
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding 11-15 mph over | 3 |
| Speeding 16-20 mph over | 4 |
| Speeding 21 mph or more over | 5 |
| Reckless driving | 6 |
| Following too closely | 2 |
| Seatbelt violation | 3 |
| Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle | 6 |
| Leaving the scene of a collision with no injury | 8 |
| Driving under the influence or impaired (automatic revocation) | 12 |
The full schedule is in DC DMV: Point System Chart.
How long points count in District of Columbia
Points stay on a DC driving record for two years. (DC DMV: Driver Point System)
Point reduction and driver improvement in District of Columbia
For a DC moving violation, a DMV hearing examiner may approve, at their discretion, an online defensive driving course to keep the points off the record. The ticket must be contested by mail with a request that the points be waived; the violation still appears on the record but the points do not. (DC DMV: Driver Point System)
Tickets from another state
For moving violations received out of state, DC DMV assesses points for the same or similar DC violation, so the DC points can differ from the other state's. (DC DMV: Driver Point System)
Other consequences
- Some offenses carry 12 points and mean automatic revocation, including hit and run with injury, fleeing police and aggravated reckless driving. (DC DMV: Point System Chart)
- Points are not assessed for parking and photo-enforcement tickets. (DC DMV: Driver Point System)
What this page does not do
- It does not read your driving record. Only DC Department of Motor Vehicles can confirm your current total.
- It does not predict a suspension: levels count only convictions inside each window, and the agency decides.
- It does not cover commercial (CDL) disqualifications or DUI suspensions, which follow separate rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points before your license is suspended or revoked in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's first level for an adult license is 10 points: license suspended for 90 days (10-11 points).
How long do points stay on your license in District of Columbia?
Points stay on a DC driving record for two years.
Can you remove points from your license in District of Columbia?
For a DC moving violation, a DMV hearing examiner may approve, at their discretion, an online defensive driving course to keep the points off the record. The ticket must be contested by mail with a request that the points be waived; the violation still appears on the record but the points do not.
How do I check my driving record in District of Columbia?
Request it from DC Department of Motor Vehicles: DC DMV: Driver Records. Certified or uncertified, online, by mail or at a designated service center; $7 for a 3-year or 5-year history and $13 for a 10-year or full history (DMV fee schedule).
Sources
- 18 DCMR 303 (Establishment of a Point System)
- DC DMV: Point System Chart
- DC DMV: Driver Point System
- DC DMV: Driver License Fees
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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