How Driver Points Work in Connecticut
How the Connecticut point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. Points are assessed for convictions of listed moving violations (1 to 5 points). A warning letter is sent at 6 points. When a conviction raises the total above 10 points, the license is suspended for 30 days; Regs. Conn. State Agencies §§ 14-137a-5 to 14-137a-8
| Point system | Yes. Points are assessed for convictions of listed moving violations (1 to 5 points). A warning letter is sent at 6 points. When a conviction raises the total above 10 points, the license is suspended for 30 days; a hearing can be requested but is limited to identity and whether more than 10 points accrued within 24 months. If the total again goes above 10 points within five years of that suspension, the license stays suspended until the total drops to 10 or below. |
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| Points for speeding | Speeding (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-219) and operating at an unreasonable rate of speed (§ 14-218a) are each 1 point. Under the Judicial Branch FAQ, if a driver simply pays the ticket to the Centralized Infractions Bureau, no points are assessed, except that at least one point is assessed for a hand-held phone violation. |
| How long points last | Points remain on the driving record for 24 months from the date they are assessed (the conviction date). |
| Traffic school | Connecticut does not describe a traffic school that dismisses a ticket. Instead, the DMV requires an operator retraining program for drivers 24 or younger convicted of two moving violations, drivers 25 or older convicted of three, and (since Oct. 1, 2025) anyone convicted of reckless driving. Not completing it within 60 days brings an indefinite suspension and a $175 restoration fee. Drivers convicted of a work-zone violation must take a free online Work Zone Safety Course. |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Connecticut?
Yes. Points are assessed for convictions of listed moving violations (1 to 5 points). A warning letter is sent at 6 points. When a conviction raises the total above 10 points, the license is suspended for 30 days; a hearing can be requested but is limited to identity and whether more than 10 points accrued within 24 months. If the total again goes above 10 points within five years of that suspension, the license stays suspended until the total drops to 10 or below.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Connecticut?
Speeding (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-219) and operating at an unreasonable rate of speed (§ 14-218a) are each 1 point. Under the Judicial Branch FAQ, if a driver simply pays the ticket to the Centralized Infractions Bureau, no points are assessed, except that at least one point is assessed for a hand-held phone violation.
How long do points stay on your license in Connecticut?
Points remain on the driving record for 24 months from the date they are assessed (the conviction date).
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not describe a traffic school that dismisses a ticket. Instead, the DMV requires an operator retraining program for drivers 24 or younger convicted of two moving violations, drivers 25 or older convicted of three, and (since Oct. 1, 2025) anyone convicted of reckless driving. Not completing it within 60 days brings an indefinite suspension and a $175 restoration fee. Drivers convicted of a work-zone violation must take a free online Work Zone Safety Course.
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