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LICENSE POINTS SAMPLES
| OFFENSE | N.C.G.S. | LICENSE POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Stopped School Bus | 20-217 | 5 |
| Aggressive Driving | 20-141.6 | 5 |
| Reckless Driving | 20-140 | 4 |
| Hit & Run (Property Damage Only) | 20-166 | 4 |
| Following Too Closely | 20-152 | 4 |
| Running Red Light or Stop Sign | 20-158 | 3 |
| Failure to Yield (To Motor Vehicle) | 20-158 | 3 |
| No Operator’s License | 20-7 | 3 |
| No Insurance | 20-279.21 | 3 |
| No Seat Belt | 20-135.2A | 0 |
| Speeding | 20-141 | 2 or 3* |
| NOTES | * | 3 if the speed is > 55 MPH or occurs in a work or school zone; Otherwise 2 |
INSURANCE POINTS SAMPLES
| OFFENSE | N.C.G.S. | INSURANCE POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Stopped School Bus | 20-217 | 4 |
| Aggressive Driving | 20-141.6 | 4 |
| Reckless Driving | 20-140 | 4 |
| Hit & Run (Property Damage Only) | 20-166 | 0, 1 or 3* |
| Following Too Closely | 20-152 | 2 |
| Running Red Light or Stop Sign | 20-158 | 1 |
| Failure to Yield (To Motor Vehicle) | 20-158 | 1 |
| No Seat Belt | 20-135.2A | 0 |
| Speeding | 20-141 | 0, 1, 2 or 4** |
| NOTES | * | 3 if damage > $ 3,000; 1 if damage is $ 1,800 or less and driver has 1+ moving violations within 3 years; Otherwise 0 |
| ** | 4 if 80+ in a 70 or > 75 in 65 or less; 2 if between 65 and 75 in a 55 or is > 55 in a 55 more than once within 3 years;1 if 10 MPH or less over in 55 or less; 0 if 10 MPH or less over in any zone and no prior moving violations within 3 years |
NON-MOVING VIOLATIONS
| OFFENSE |
|---|
| Improper Equipment |
| Failure to Notify DMV of Address Change |
| Expired Tag or Registration |
| Parking Tickets |
NO PJC’S ALLOWED
| Reason | Authority |
|---|---|
| DWI | In re Tucker (348 N.C. 677) |
| Speeding 26+ MPH Over | N.C.G.S. § 20-141 |
| Passing Stopped School Bus | N.C.G.S. § 20-217 |
| CDL Holder | DMV Policy |
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This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.