What Acts Can Be Considered Traffic Violations?

Violation

Points on BMV Record

Providing False Information During a Traffic stop or at a Safety Checkpoint

0

Running a Stop Sign

2

Ignoring or Running Traffic Lights

2

Violating Rules for Stopping at a Railroad Crossing

2

Ignoring or Failing to Obey Traffic Control Devices or Road Signs

2

No Child Restraint

0

Speeding

·       4 for 25 mph over limit

·       2 for 2-24 over limit

·       0 for less than 5 mph over limit

Slow Speed

2

Driving Under Federal Railroad Administration Suspension

6

Following too Close

2

One-Way Traffic Violation

2

Driving Left of Center

2

Failing to Yield to a Pedestrian or Blind Person

2

Crossing a Yellow Line

2

Failing to Keep Right

2

Crossing the Median or Double Line on a Divided Highway

2

Traffic Lane, Center Lines, or Safety Zone Violation

2

Failing to Yield the Right of Way

2

Opposing Vehicular Traffic Violation (Driving the Wrong Way)

2

Improper Passing

2

Violation When Being Passed

2

Stopped School Bus Violation

2

Operating Without Due Regard for Private Property

2

Unsafe Operation on Private Property

2

Operating Without Due Regard

4

Unsafe Operation

4

Disobeying or Interfering With a Police Order

2

Failing to Maintain an Assured Clear Distance

2

Improper or Unsafe Starting or Backing

2

Driving on a Closed Highway

2

Dropping or Placing Material in the Roadway

2

Operating in Violation of a Restriction on the License or Vehicle

2

Operating Without a Driver’s License

2

Losing Physical Control of a Vehicle

2

Making Prohibited U-Turn

2

Making an Improper or Prohibited Turn

2

Not Using Turn Signals

2

Failing to Turn From a Turn-Only Lane

2

Loss of Control That Leads to an Auto Accident

2

Operating an Unsafe Vehicle

0

Violating an Equipment Regulation

0

Violating Restrictions Imposed With Slow-Moving Vehicle Signs

0

Misusing Equipment

0

Ignoring or Failing to Use a Disabled Vehicle Warning

0

Violating an Out of Service Order for Commercial Driving

vary

Driving While Under Suspension for Drunk or Drugged Driving

6

Operating in Violation of Restrictions on Driver’s License

0

Making Misrepresentation on a Driver’s License

0

Failing to File a Required Report

0

Violating the Seat Belt Law

0

Violating Brake Requirements

0

Impaired Alertness While Driving a Commercial Vehicle

2

Wrongful Entrustment (Allowing an Unlicensed or Impaired Person Drive Your Vehicle)

0

Endangering Children

0

Failing to Maintain Control or Weaving

2

Consuming Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle

0

Driving Without a Temporary Permit and/or With No Licensed Adult (Teen/New Driver)

2

Violating Curfew While Holding a Temporary Permit

2

Violating a curfew Imposed on Licensed Drivers

2

Failing to Ensure All Vehicle Occupants Are Secured

0

Failing to Yield to a Funeral Procession

2

Operating Unsafely Around an Emergency Vehicle

2

Failing to Reinstate Your Driver’s License

6

Driving While Under a 12-Point Suspension

2

Stealing Gasoline

0

Skipping a Weigh Station

2

Driving Without a Required Endorsement

2

Operating or Speeding in a Way That Is Unreasonable for Conditions

2

Driving a Commercial Vehicle While Disqualified

2

Driving a Commercial Vehicle Without Obtaining a CDL

2

Driving a Commercial Vehicle While Not Carrying Your CDL

2

Violating an Out-of-Service Order for Transporting Hazardous Materials

0

Registration Violation

0

Title Violation

0

Tag or Sticker Violation

0

Tampering With an Immobilization Device

0

Unsafe Operation With Passengers in the Vehicle

2

Driving With an Obstructed View

2

Driving While Wearing Headphones

2

Towing Violation

2