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Drivers License Point System

Colorado Drivers License Point System

Below is a breakdown of the Colorado Drivers License Point System. For each conviction of a traffic violation or driving charge, in accordance with the Drivers License Point System, the court notifies the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the conviction, and a certain amount of points is assessed to your driver’s license record. Furthermore, a conviction occurs when you plead guilty to a charge, are found guilty at trial, mail in a penalty assessment fine amount, or fail to appear in court, in some cases. Contact us today to learn more about the Drivers License Point System and your specific case.

Point Assessments for Traffic Violations

The amount of points assessed under the Drivers License Point System against a person’s driver’s license for a conviction of traffic violation is determined by law, and point assessments for some common traffic charges are:

Traffic Charge or Violation	Points
Accident Reporting Violations
Leaving Scene of Accident – Injuries or Death	12
Leaving Scene of Accident – Property Damage Only	12
Failure to Report an Accident	12
Alcohol and Drug Violations
Driving Under the Influence (DUI)	12
Driving With Excessive Alcohol Content (DEAC/DUI Per Se)	12
Driving While a Habitual User	12
Driving While Ability Impaired (DWI or DWAI)	8
Underage Drunk Driving (UDD)	4
Drivers License Violations
Driving Without a Drivers License (DWDL)	3 or 6
Driving Under Restraint of Suspension (DUS)	—
Driving Under Restraint of Revocation (DUR)	—
Driving Under Restraint of Denial (DUD)	—
Driving Under Restraint of Cancellation (DUC)	—
Driving Under Restraint as Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO)	—
Driving After Revocation Prohibited (DARP)	—
Permitting Unauthorized Person to Drive	0
Driving, Overtaking & Passing Violations
Driving on Wrong Side of Road	4
Improper Passing	4
Following Too Closely	4
Failure to Drive in a Single Lane (Weaving)	3
Unsafe Lane Change	3
Driving in Wrong Lane	3
Equipment Violations
Alteration of Suspension System	3
Failure to Use Headlights	2
Failure to Dim Headlights	2
Failure to Use Turn Signal	2
Unsafe Vehicle	2
Defective Headlamps	1
Misuse of a Cell Phone (Under 18 Years of Age)	1
Failure to Use Seat Belt (18 Years or Older)	0
License Plate Violations
Displaying Fictitious Plates	0
Minor Restriction Violations
Failure to Use Seat Belt (Under 18 Years of Age)	2
Other Violations
Eluding or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer	12
Reckless Driving	8
Careless Driving	4 or 12
No Proof of Insurance (NPOI)	4
Parking Violations
Improper Backing	2
Right-of-Way Violations
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way to Pedestrian	4
Failure to Yield to Emergency, Stationary or Slow-Moving Vehicles	4 or 12
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way to Vehicle	3
Left-Turn Violation	3
School Bus Violations
Failure to Stop for School Bus Signals	6
Signal, Signs & Markings Violations
Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device	4
Stop Sign Violations	4
Red Light Violations	4
Speed Violations
Speed Contest (Drag Racing)	12
Speed Exhibition	5
Speeding (40 mph or more over the limit)	12
Speeding (20 to 39 mph over the limit)	6
Speeding (10 to 19 mph over the limit)	4
Speeding (5 to 9 mph over the limit)	1
Speeding (1 to 4 mph over the limit)	0
Speeding (Special Hazard/Too Fast For Conditions/Too Fast For Mountain Conditions)	3
Turning & Stopping Violations
Illegal U-Turn	3
Improper Turn	3
Unsafe Lane Change	3