How Driver Points Work in Louisiana
How the Louisiana point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: On the Official Driving Record, minor traffic convictions stay for 3 years from the conviction date; other major (suspendable or disqualifying) convictions stay for 5 years; Louisiana OMV, FAQs (Official Driving Record)
| How long points last | On the Official Driving Record, minor traffic convictions stay for 3 years from the conviction date; other major (suspendable or disqualifying) convictions stay for 5 years; DWI, vehicular negligent injury and out-of-service convictions stay for 10 years (55 years for CDL holders). Administrative refusal/test-failure actions are displayed for 10 years from the arrest date or until all requirements are met. |
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Where to get help in Louisiana
More Louisiana traffic tickets & dui
- Reinstating a Driver's License in Louisiana
- DUI Laws in Louisiana
- Paying or Contesting a Traffic Ticket in Louisiana
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FAQ
How long do points stay on your license in Louisiana?
On the Official Driving Record, minor traffic convictions stay for 3 years from the conviction date; other major (suspendable or disqualifying) convictions stay for 5 years; DWI, vehicular negligent injury and out-of-service convictions stay for 10 years (55 years for CDL holders). Administrative refusal/test-failure actions are displayed for 10 years from the arrest date or until all requirements are met.
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.