Points and Your Driving Record

Points are added to your driving record if you are found responsible for most civil infractions or if you are found guilty of most traffic misdemeanors. Points are added by the Secretary of State as required by law. The court does not assign points and cannot dismiss or waive them.

Points remain on a driver's record for two years from the date of the finding of responsibility or conviction, and the offense appears on the driving record for seven years. Points may also affect car insurance rates.

If a person gets too many points, the Secretary of State may put the driver on probation or suspend their license.

If you want to find out the number of points on your driving record, call (517) 322-1460. You cannot obtain this information about another person's driving record.

If you want to obtain a copy of your driving record, contact your local Secretary of State. There may be a charge for this service and it may take up to four weeks. If you are in the Lansing area, you can obtain a copy of your driving record at the Secretary of State office located at 7064 Crower Drive, Lansing, Michigan.

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