Michigan License Points Lookup
Enter your point total to see where it sits against Michigan's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) and Michigan 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.
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Point values from the state schedule. Tick each conviction.
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Michigan
Michigan assigns points to convictions under MCL 257.320a. At 12 or more points within 2 years, the Secretary of State may investigate or reexamine the driver and may restrict, suspend (for up to 1 year) or revoke the license.
Other consequences
Six or more points from speeding 1-5 mph over within 2 years also triggers the reexamination authority.
Other consequences
A license suspension under the reexamination section cannot exceed 1 year.
Other consequences
When several violations come from the same incident, only the one with the most points is entered.
How long points count
The reexamination threshold counts points charged within a 2-year period.
Point reduction or driver improvement
An eligible driver who completes a Basic Driver Improvement Course after being notified of eligibility keeps the points for that moving violation off the record. Exclusions include criminal offenses, violations worth 4 or more points, careless driving, commercial drivers, more than one violation from the same incident, a driver with 3 or more points or a restricted or suspended license, and anyone who has completed the course before.
Check your official record
Michigan Department of State: Driving record
Certified copy online through MiLogin for $16 (visible 7 days); by mail $15 for a copy or $16 certified (fees as stated on the page).
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How Michigan license points work
Michigan assigns points to convictions under MCL 257.320a. At 12 or more points within 2 years, the Secretary of State may investigate or reexamine the driver and may restrict, suspend (for up to 1 year) or revoke the license. (MCL 257.320)
The rule is set in MCL 257.320a (point values) and 257.320 (reexamination).
Michigan point levels
- 9 points: Secretary of State may call the driver in for an interview; not appearing adds 3 points (MCL 257.320a(6))
- 12 points within 2 years: Secretary of State may investigate or reexamine and may restrict, suspend (up to 1 year) or revoke the license; action is discretionary (MCL 257.320(1)(d))
Points for common violations in Michigan
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding more than 1 and up to 5 mph over | 1 |
| Speeding more than 5 and up to 10 mph over | 2 |
| Speeding more than 10 and up to 15 mph over | 3 |
| Speeding more than 15 mph over | 4 |
| Work-zone speeding more than 15 mph over | 5 |
| Reckless driving | 6 |
| Fleeing or eluding an officer | 6 |
| Failing to stop and identify at an accident scene | 6 |
| Careless driving | 3 |
| Disobeying a traffic signal or stop sign, or improper passing | 3 |
| Moving violation causing an at-fault collision | 4 |
| All other moving violations | 2 |
The full schedule is in MCL 257.320a point formula.
How long points count in Michigan
The reexamination threshold counts points charged within a 2-year period. (MCL 257.320(1)(d))
Point reduction and driver improvement in Michigan
An eligible driver who completes a Basic Driver Improvement Course after being notified of eligibility keeps the points for that moving violation off the record. Exclusions include criminal offenses, violations worth 4 or more points, careless driving, commercial drivers, more than one violation from the same incident, a driver with 3 or more points or a restricted or suspended license, and anyone who has completed the course before. (MCL 257.320d)
Tickets from another state
The Secretary of State records points for convictions reported by courts of Michigan or another state. (MCL 257.320a(1))
Other consequences
- Six or more points from speeding 1-5 mph over within 2 years also triggers the reexamination authority. (MCL 257.320(1)(d))
- A license suspension under the reexamination section cannot exceed 1 year. (MCL 257.320(4))
- When several violations come from the same incident, only the one with the most points is entered. (MCL 257.320a(5))
What this page does not do
- It does not read your driving record. Only Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State) 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 Michigan?
Michigan's first level for an adult license is 12 points within 2 years: Secretary of State may investigate or reexamine and may restrict, suspend (up to 1 year) or revoke the license; action is discretionary.
How long do points stay on your license in Michigan?
The reexamination threshold counts points charged within a 2-year period.
Can you remove points from your license in Michigan?
An eligible driver who completes a Basic Driver Improvement Course after being notified of eligibility keeps the points for that moving violation off the record. Exclusions include criminal offenses, violations worth 4 or more points, careless driving, commercial drivers, more than one violation from the same incident, a driver with 3 or more points or a restricted or suspended license, and anyone who has completed the course before.
How do I check my driving record in Michigan?
Request it from Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State): Michigan Department of State: Driving record. Certified copy online through MiLogin for $16 (visible 7 days); by mail $15 for a copy or $16 certified (fees as stated on the page).
Sources
- MCL 257.320a (point values) and 257.320 (reexamination)
- MCL 257.320
- MCL 257.320d
- Michigan Department of State: Driving record
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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