West Virginia License Points Lookup

Enter your point total to see where it sits against West Virginia's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles and West Virginia 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.

Uses a point system

West Virginia

The West Virginia DMV assesses points for traffic violations based on severity. Six points brings a warning letter, and 12 or more points brings a suspension of 30 to 120 days depending on the total.

WV DMV: Point System

Other consequences

Point suspensions generally run consecutively, and points earned while already suspended bring an additional suspension that starts after the first one ends.

WV DMV: Point System

Other consequences

After a suspension is served, reinstatement is applied for by mail with the reinstatement fee; DMV regional offices do not process reinstatements.

WV DMV: Point System

Other consequences

When several offenses arise from one incident, points are assessed only for the most serious one.

WV DMV: Point System

How long points count

Points stay on the record for two years from the conviction date; the violation itself stays on the record for five years.

WV DMV: Point System

Point reduction or driver improvement

Completing an approved classroom Defensive Driving Course can remove 3 points, once every 12 months; online courses are not accepted. State law allows the deduction only if the licensee has not reached 14 points (W. Va. Code 17B-3-6(e)), although the DMV page says it applies regardless of the total. A pending 30-day suspension (12 to 13 points) is rescinded if proof of completion and the reinstatement fee arrive before the suspension takes effect; an established suspension for 14 or more points is not affected.

W. Va. Code § 17B-3-6(e)

Check your official record

WV DMV: How to Obtain Your Driving Record

Your own record through DMV Online Services, at a branch office, by mail or email with form DMV-101-PS1; $7.50 with your name and license number, or $8.50 without the license number (fees as stated on the DMV page).

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How West Virginia license points work

The West Virginia DMV assesses points for traffic violations based on severity. Six points brings a warning letter, and 12 or more points brings a suspension of 30 to 120 days depending on the total. (WV DMV: Point System)

The rule is set in W. Va. Code § 17B-3-6(e).

West Virginia point levels

How long points count in West Virginia

Points stay on the record for two years from the conviction date; the violation itself stays on the record for five years. (WV DMV: Point System)

Point reduction and driver improvement in West Virginia

Completing an approved classroom Defensive Driving Course can remove 3 points, once every 12 months; online courses are not accepted. State law allows the deduction only if the licensee has not reached 14 points (W. Va. Code 17B-3-6(e)), although the DMV page says it applies regardless of the total. A pending 30-day suspension (12 to 13 points) is rescinded if proof of completion and the reinstatement fee arrive before the suspension takes effect; an established suspension for 14 or more points is not affected. (W. Va. Code § 17B-3-6(e))

Tickets from another state

Points are assessed for traffic violations committed anywhere in the United States, using the West Virginia points schedule. (WV DMV: Point System)

Other consequences

  • Point suspensions generally run consecutively, and points earned while already suspended bring an additional suspension that starts after the first one ends. (WV DMV: Point System)
  • After a suspension is served, reinstatement is applied for by mail with the reinstatement fee; DMV regional offices do not process reinstatements. (WV DMV: Point System)
  • When several offenses arise from one incident, points are assessed only for the most serious one. (WV DMV: Point System)

What this page does not do

  • It does not read your driving record. Only West Virginia Division 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 West Virginia?

West Virginia's first level for an adult license is 12 points within 2 years: 12-13 points: 30-day suspension.

How long do points stay on your license in West Virginia?

Points stay on the record for two years from the conviction date; the violation itself stays on the record for five years.

Can you remove points from your license in West Virginia?

Completing an approved classroom Defensive Driving Course can remove 3 points, once every 12 months; online courses are not accepted. State law allows the deduction only if the licensee has not reached 14 points (W. Va. Code 17B-3-6(e)), although the DMV page says it applies regardless of the total. A pending 30-day suspension (12 to 13 points) is rescinded if proof of completion and the reinstatement fee arrive before the suspension takes effect; an established suspension for 14 or more points is not affected.

How do I check my driving record in West Virginia?

Request it from West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles: WV DMV: How to Obtain Your Driving Record. Your own record through DMV Online Services, at a branch office, by mail or email with form DMV-101-PS1; $7.50 with your name and license number, or $8.50 without the license number (fees as stated on the DMV page).

Sources

Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.

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