Traffic Tickets, License Points and DUI by State
Traffic and DUI laws are set by each state. Point systems, how long tickets stay on your record, BAC limits and DUI penalties all differ. Here is each state's rule, linked to the DMV page or statute it comes from.
Choose your state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Compare the states
- How to Pay or Look Up a Traffic Ticket in Every State
- How to Check and Reinstate a License in Every State
- Traffic School and Defensive Driving Courses by State
- First-Offense DUI Penalties by State
- Legal Blood Alcohol Limits by State
- Driver Point Systems by State
- When a DUI Becomes a Felony in Each State
- Sobriety Checkpoint Laws by State
- Handheld Phone and Texting-While-Driving Laws by State
Tools, guides and templates
Plain-English guides
- Can You Go to Canada With a DUI?
- Do I Need a Lawyer for a DUI?
- Do I Need a Lawyer for Traffic Court?
- DUI vs. DWI: What's the Difference?
- How Much Does a DUI Lawyer Cost?
- How Much Does a Speeding Ticket Lawyer Cost?
- How to Fight a Parking Ticket
- Is a DUI a Felony?
Frequently asked questions
Does a ticket from another state count against my license?
Usually yes. Most states share driving records, so a ticket in another state is often reported to your home state, which may add points or other consequences under its own rules.
Can I fight a traffic ticket?
Yes. You can plead not guilty and ask for a hearing or trial. Deadlines to respond are short, and ignoring a ticket can lead to a license suspension, so act before the date on the ticket.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.