09/30/2026
Got a traffic ticket in North Carolina? You might be racking up DMV points without even realizing it! If you hit 12 points in 3 years, your license could be suspended—and nobody wants that hassle.
Here’s a quick breakdown of how many points you get for common violations:
5 Points
Passing a stopped school bus
4 Points
Reckless driving
Hit and run (property damage)
Following too closely
Driving on the wrong side of the road
Illegal passing
Failure to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian
Failure to yield right-of-way to a bicycle, motor scooter, or motorcycle
3 Points
Running a stop sign
Speeding (over 55 mph)
Failure to yield right-of-way
Running a red light
No driver’s license or expired license
Failure to stop for siren
Driving through a safety zone
2 Points
Speeding (10 mph or less over a speed limit under 55 mph)
Failure to properly restrain a child in a safety seat
1 Point
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