How Driver Points Work in Alabama
How the Alabama point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. Alabama assigns points for traffic convictions, including convictions from other states. Points counted within a 2-year period lead to suspension: 12–14 points, 60 days; 15–17 points, 90 days; 18–20 points, 120 days; Ala. Admin. Code r. 760-X-1-.07; Code of Ala. § 32-5A-195
| Point system | Yes. Alabama assigns points for traffic convictions, including convictions from other states. Points counted within a 2-year period lead to suspension: 12–14 points, 60 days; 15–17 points, 90 days; 18–20 points, 120 days; 21–23 points, 180 days; 24 or more points, 365 days. A driver can request an administrative hearing; a request made within 10 days of the notice defers the suspension until the hearing, and the result can be appealed to circuit court within 30 days. |
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| Points for speeding | Speeding 1 to 25 mph over the limit is 2 points. Speeding 26 mph or more over the limit is 5 points. Source: Ala. Admin. Code r. 760-X-1-.07 |
| How long points last | After a traffic conviction is 2 years old, it no longer counts toward a points suspension, but the conviction stays on the driving record. Source: Ala. Admin. Code r. 760-X-1-.07 |
| Traffic school | A driver can use the state's online traffic system (RESOLVE) to ask the court for permission to attend defensive driving school; the court decides and provides sign-up information. Paying the ticket ends the chance to request driving school. Pike, Calhoun, Randolph and Bullock counties do not offer defensive driving school. The court FAQ does not say exactly how completing driving school affects the ticket or points; ask the court that handles the ticket. |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama assigns points for traffic convictions, including convictions from other states. Points counted within a 2-year period lead to suspension: 12–14 points, 60 days; 15–17 points, 90 days; 18–20 points, 120 days; 21–23 points, 180 days; 24 or more points, 365 days. A driver can request an administrative hearing; a request made within 10 days of the notice defers the suspension until the hearing, and the result can be appealed to circuit court within 30 days.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Alabama?
Speeding 1 to 25 mph over the limit is 2 points. Speeding 26 mph or more over the limit is 5 points.
How long do points stay on your license in Alabama?
After a traffic conviction is 2 years old, it no longer counts toward a points suspension, but the conviction stays on the driving record.
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Alabama?
A driver can use the state's online traffic system (RESOLVE) to ask the court for permission to attend defensive driving school; the court decides and provides sign-up information. Paying the ticket ends the chance to request driving school. Pike, Calhoun, Randolph and Bullock counties do not offer defensive driving school.
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.