Maryland License Points Lookup
Enter your point total to see where it sits against Maryland's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and Maryland law. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026.
Use the total from your official driving record if you have it.
Or add up violations
Point values from the state schedule. Tick each conviction.
Uses a point system
Maryland
Maryland MVA acts on points accumulated within any 2-year period: a warning letter at 3 points, a required Driver Improvement Program at 5, suspension at 8 and revocation at 12.
Other consequences
A first points suspension lasts 2 to 30 days; later suspensions last 15 to 90 days.
Other consequences
A notice of suspension or revocation takes effect 10 days after it is sent unless the driver requests a hearing within that time.
How long points count
MVA actions count points accumulated within any 2-year period, and points are assessed as of the violation date once there is a conviction. Points stay on the official record after they stop counting toward actions.
Check your official record
Maryland MVA: PIA Request & Driving Record Information
Your own certified or non-certified record can be viewed, printed or ordered through a myMVA account.
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How Maryland license points work
Maryland MVA acts on points accumulated within any 2-year period: a warning letter at 3 points, a required Driver Improvement Program at 5, suspension at 8 and revocation at 12. (Md. Code, Transportation § 16-404)
The rule is set in Md. Code, Transportation § 16-404.
Maryland point levels
Adult (full license)
- 3 points within 2 years: warning letter from the MVA (Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points)
- 5 points within 2 years: required Driver Improvement Program (Class A, B or C professional drivers are not called in until 8 points) (Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points)
- 8 points within 2 years: license suspended (points within any 2-year period): a first suspension is 2 to 30 days, later suspensions 15 to 90 days; 10 days to request a hearing (Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points)
- 12 points within 2 years: license revoked (points within any 2-year period); 10 days to request a hearing (Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points)
Provisional license, under 18
- 5 points within 1 year: license suspended for 6 months (first offense) or 1 year (second or later) (Md. Code, Transportation § 16-404)
- 8 points within 2 years: license suspended under the general rule (points within any 2-year period) (Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points)
- 12 points within 2 years: license revoked under the general rule (points within any 2-year period) (Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points)
Points for common violations in Maryland
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Any moving violation not listed and not contributing to an accident | 1 |
| Speeding 10 mph or more over | 2 |
| Speeding 20 mph or more over a 65 mph limit | 5 |
| Following too closely | 2 |
| Running a steady red signal | 2 |
| Reckless driving | 6 |
The full schedule is in Md. Code, Transportation § 16-402.
How long points count in Maryland
MVA actions count points accumulated within any 2-year period, and points are assessed as of the violation date once there is a conviction. Points stay on the official record after they stop counting toward actions. (Md. Code, Transportation § 16-404)
Tickets from another state
Maryland may receive information about certain out-of-state traffic convictions, and points may be assessed when Maryland law applies. (Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points)
Other consequences
- A first points suspension lasts 2 to 30 days; later suspensions last 15 to 90 days. (Md. Code, Transportation § 16-404)
- A notice of suspension or revocation takes effect 10 days after it is sent unless the driver requests a hearing within that time. (Md. Code, Transportation § 16-404)
What this page does not do
- It does not read your driving record. Only Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) 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 Maryland?
Maryland's first level for an adult license is 8 points within 2 years: license suspended (points within any 2-year period): a first suspension is 2 to 30 days, later suspensions 15 to 90 days; 10 days to request a hearing. Lower levels apply to some younger or provisional drivers; see the levels above.
How long do points stay on your license in Maryland?
MVA actions count points accumulated within any 2-year period, and points are assessed as of the violation date once there is a conviction. Points stay on the official record after they stop counting toward actions.
How do I check my driving record in Maryland?
Request it from Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA): Maryland MVA: PIA Request & Driving Record Information. Your own certified or non-certified record can be viewed, printed or ordered through a myMVA account.
Sources
- Md. Code, Transportation § 16-404
- Maryland MVA: Driver's License Points
- Md. Code, Transportation § 16-402
- Maryland MVA: PIA Request & Driving Record Information
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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