How Driver Points Work in Illinois
How the Illinois point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. A driver convicted of three or more point-assigned traffic offenses committed within 12 months is reviewed for suspension or revocation, with the action set by the total points. 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1040.30; 625 ILCS 5/6-206(a)(2)
| Point system | Yes. A driver convicted of three or more point-assigned traffic offenses committed within 12 months is reviewed for suspension or revocation, with the action set by the total points. With no prior suspension or revocation in seven years: 15–44 points, 2-month suspension; 45–74, 3 months; 75–89, 6 months; 90–99, 9 months; 100–109, 12 months; 110 or more, revocation. With one prior suspension or revocation in seven years the periods are longer (4, 6 or 12 months, or revocation at 110 or more). |
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| Points for speeding | Speeding 1–10 mph over the limit: 5 points; 11–14 mph over: 15 points; 15–25 mph over: 20 points; more than 25 mph over: 50 points. Too fast for conditions: 10 points. Speeding in a school zone or a construction zone with workers present: 20 points. |
| How long points last | Point reviews are based on convictions for offenses committed within a 12-month period, and convictions already used for an action are excluded from later reviews. Prior suspensions within seven years lengthen the penalty. How long convictions remain on an Illinois driving record was not confirmed from an official page read for this record. Source: 92 Ill. Adm. Code 1040.30 |
| Traffic school | Courts can sentence eligible traffic offenders to court supervision, which in participating counties typically involves completing a traffic safety program. Supervision is not available for a moving violation if the driver received court supervision twice in the preceding 12 months, and is restricted for DUI when the driver has a prior DUI conviction or supervision. Local court rules set the program details and deadlines; ask the circuit clerk in the county where the ticket was issued. Source: 730 ILCS 5/5-6-1 |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Illinois?
Yes. A driver convicted of three or more point-assigned traffic offenses committed within 12 months is reviewed for suspension or revocation, with the action set by the total points. With no prior suspension or revocation in seven years: 15–44 points, 2-month suspension; 45–74, 3 months; 75–89, 6 months; 90–99, 9 months; 100–109, 12 months; 110 or more, revocation. With one prior suspension or revocation in seven years the periods are longer (4, 6 or 12 months, or revocation at 110 or more).
How many points is a speeding ticket in Illinois?
Speeding 1–10 mph over the limit: 5 points; 11–14 mph over: 15 points; 15–25 mph over: 20 points; more than 25 mph over: 50 points. Too fast for conditions: 10 points. Speeding in a school zone or a construction zone with workers present: 20 points.
How long do points stay on your license in Illinois?
Point reviews are based on convictions for offenses committed within a 12-month period, and convictions already used for an action are excluded from later reviews. Prior suspensions within seven years lengthen the penalty.
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Illinois?
Courts can sentence eligible traffic offenders to court supervision, which in participating counties typically involves completing a traffic safety program. Supervision is not available for a moving violation if the driver received court supervision twice in the preceding 12 months, and is restricted for DUI when the driver has a prior DUI conviction or supervision.
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.