How Driver Points Work in Arkansas
How the Arkansas point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. Moving violations carry 3 to 8 points (a DWI conviction carries 14). Points count within a 36-month period. At 10–13 points a warning letter is sent. At 14 or more points a hearing is automatically scheduled; 27 CAR §§ 30-113, 30-117; DFA Driver Improvements page
| Point system | Yes. Moving violations carry 3 to 8 points (a DWI conviction carries 14). Points count within a 36-month period. At 10–13 points a warning letter is sent. At 14 or more points a hearing is automatically scheduled; a hearing officer may impose probation or suspension, and a driver who skips the hearing is suspended automatically. Maximum suspensions: up to 3 months for 14–17 points, up to 6 months for 18–23 points, and up to 1 year for 24 or more points. |
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| Points for speeding | Up to 10 mph over the limit: 3 points; 11–20 mph over: 4 points; 21–30 mph over: 5 points; 31 mph or more over: 8 points. Source: 27 CAR § 30-113(a)(7) |
| How long points last | Points are assessed for convictions within a 36-month period measured from the date a hearing is scheduled to discuss the driver's accumulated convictions. How long convictions remain on the driving record itself was not confirmed from an official page read for this record. Source: 27 CAR § 30-113(a) |
Where to get help in Arkansas
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Arkansas?
Yes. Moving violations carry 3 to 8 points (a DWI conviction carries 14). Points count within a 36-month period. At 10–13 points a warning letter is sent. At 14 or more points a hearing is automatically scheduled; a hearing officer may impose probation or suspension, and a driver who skips the hearing is suspended automatically. Maximum suspensions: up to 3 months for 14–17 points, up to 6 months for 18–23 points, and up to 1 year for 24 or more points.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Arkansas?
Up to 10 mph over the limit: 3 points; 11–20 mph over: 4 points; 21–30 mph over: 5 points; 31 mph or more over: 8 points.
How long do points stay on your license in Arkansas?
Points are assessed for convictions within a 36-month period measured from the date a hearing is scheduled to discuss the driver's accumulated convictions.
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.