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How Driver Points Work in Mississippi

How the Mississippi point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.

Short answer: Some courts allow drivers to attend 'defensive driving school' or another class to keep a citation from appearing on the driving record. Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau, Frequently Asked Questions (Aug. 2025)

Traffic schoolSome courts allow drivers to attend 'defensive driving school' or another class to keep a citation from appearing on the driving record. This is not available to holders of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, because federal and state law prohibit deferring judgments of driving offenses for CDL/CLP holders.
Eligibility for non-CDL drivers is up to the court; no statewide rules were verified.

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FAQ

Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Mississippi?
Some courts allow drivers to attend 'defensive driving school' or another class to keep a citation from appearing on the driving record. This is not available to holders of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, because federal and state law prohibit deferring judgments of driving offenses for CDL/CLP holders.

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