How Does the Points System Work?

The Driver Responsibility Law controls the assessment of points on your driver's license for violations of the Texas traffic laws.

2 Points - if you are "convicted" of a moving violation in Texas
or another state.

3 Points - if you are "convicted" of a moving violation in Texas that resulted in an accident.

No points will be assessed for a speeding "conviction" if the speed you are convicted of is not greater than 10% over the posted speed limit.
(Example: If you are convicted of speeding 60 mph in a 55 mph zone, no points assessed.)

Points will remain on your driving record for 3 years after your "conviction" date.

If you accumulate a total of 6 points or more on your driving record during the 3 year period, the Texas DPS will assess a surcharge. This surcharge is $100 for the first 6 points and $25 for each additional point.

The DPS will notify you when a 5th point has been assessed to your driving record. They will send you a letter by first class mail at the address on your driver's license.

4 traffic ticket convictions within 1 year or 7 traffic ticket convictions within 2 years will get your driver's license suspended as an "habitual violator".

If you are "convicted" of any of the following offenses, you will be required to pay an annual surcharge for 3 years following the date of your conviction:

DWI (driving while intoxicated):
    1st conviction - $1000 for three years
    2nd conviction - $1500 for three years
If your breath test shows 0.16 or more, the annual surcharge
increases  to $2000 for three years.

Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility (No Insurance tickets) - $250 for three years

Driving While License Invalid - $250 for three years

No Driver's License - $100 for three years

No Commercial Driver's License - $100 for three years

No Endorsement violation - $100 for three years

No Motorcycle License - $100 for three years

Operate with License for other class of vehicle - $100 for three years


CALL MY OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS...

L. Keith Martinson
Attorney at Law
(817)229-5668
Weatherford, TX 76086
Keith@CDLTickets.com