Unit 08, Lesson 05 - Utah Point System
POINT SYSTEM
Over 21 Years of Age The point system is part of Utah’s Driver Improvement Program. Points are assigned for specific types of violations. If you acquire 200 or more points within a three (3) year period, you will be asked to appear for a hearing. Based on the hearing, you may be placed on probation, be requested to take the Defensive Driving Course, or have your driving privilege suspended.
The suspension may be for three (3) months, six (6) months, or one (1) year, depending on your record.
Under 21 Years of Age
Utah drivers under the age of 21 are subjected to a more stringent point system. An accumulation of 70 points or more within a three (3) year period may result in a hearing and a subsequent suspension or denial of driving privileges from 30 days up to one (1) year.
POINT DISTRIBUTION
| Reckless Driving | 80 | |
| Speeding (Depending on Severity) | 35 to 75 | |
| Failure to Yield Right-of-Way | 60 | |
| Following too Closely (Tailgating) | 60 | |
| Wrong Side of Road | 60 | |
| Wrong Way on One-way Street | 60 | |
| Red Light | 50 | |
| Stop Sign | 50 | |
| Improper Lookout | 50 | |
| Improper Passing | 50 | |
| Negligent Collision | 50 | |
| Other Moving Violations | 40 | |
NOTE: Except for speeding tickets, points may vary plus or minus 10%, depending upon the recommendation of the court.
RECORDS - How to Clean Up Your Record
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How to Clear Your Record
By driving safely, you can clear your own record. The point system provides that when you drive one (1) full year without being convicted of a moving traffic violation, half of the total points on your record will be removed. If you drive two (2) successive years without a conviction, all points will be removed from your record. Points for individual convictions are automatically removed from your record three (3) years after the date of the violation. As a further incentive, 50 points may be removed from your record upon completion of a defensive driving course recommended by the Division. This 50-point reduction will be permitted only once during any three (3) year period.
DRIVER'S RECORD
The Driver License Division maintains a computerized driving and crash record of every driver in the state. It contains a record of convictions for moving traffic violations and suspensions within the past three (3) years. All alcohol/drug-related violations, suspensions, and revocations remain on the record for ten (10) years. When a driver is convicted of a moving traffic violation, notice of the court action is sent to the Division for posting on the driver’s record. Also, if you are a commercial driver, your driving record will be submitted to the Commercial Driver License Information System and a record of suspensions and revocations will be forwarded to the National Driver Register.