Getting charged for a driving violation can be a scary and costly experience. Not only do you face hefty fines and increased insurance rates, but you also risk accumulating points on your driver’s license that can lead to suspension or even revocation.
If you are at risk of suspension, you may wonder if there is a way to reduce your accumulated points. This short blog explains how you can reach this goal.
How can you remove points from your driving record?
In Pennsylvania, the state removes three points from your record for every 12 consecutive months you drive without a violation that results in points or license suspension or revocation.
The clock starts from the date of your last violation or the date of restoration of your driving privileges, whichever is more recent. You’ll earn a three-point reduction if you can avoid further violations for a year.
If you can reduce your driving record to zero points and maintain a clean record for 12 consecutive months, the state will treat any future points you accumulate as your first accumulated point. With this reward, you have a better chance to avoid the consequences of getting 11 points.
Accumulating 11 points leads to an automatic license suspension. The length of the suspension depends on how many times you have been suspended. For example, your suspension will last five days per point if it is your first time. If it is your fourth time, this punishment elevates to a year of suspension per point.
Drive safe and protect your driving privileges
By understanding how Pennsylvania’s point system works, you can take steps to reduce your driving violation points and avoid the consequences of accumulating too many points. Driving safely and responsibly will lead to point removal and help you get back on track.