How Driver Points Work in Montana
How the Montana point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Montana assigns conviction points to identify habitual traffic offenders. A driver who accumulates 30 or more conviction points within a 3-year period is a habitual traffic offender, and the department revokes the license for 3 years (the points that led to the designation are then… MCA 61-11-203, 61-11-211
| Point system | Montana assigns conviction points to identify habitual traffic offenders. A driver who accumulates 30 or more conviction points within a 3-year period is a habitual traffic offender, and the department revokes the license for 3 years (the points that led to the designation are then removed). If one incident produces several convictions, only the highest point value counts. Source: MCA 61-11-203, 61-11-211 |
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| Points for speeding | Speeding is 3 points (with an exception for certain violations under MCA 61-8-725(2)(a)); most other moving violations are 2 points. Source: MCA 61-11-203(2)(l)–(m) |
| How long points last | Points count toward habitual-offender status within a 3-year period. The Montana basic driver record is a compilation of the person's lifetime driving history, including convictions, sanctions and accidents. |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Montana?
Montana assigns conviction points to identify habitual traffic offenders. A driver who accumulates 30 or more conviction points within a 3-year period is a habitual traffic offender, and the department revokes the license for 3 years (the points that led to the designation are then removed). If one incident produces several convictions, only the highest point value counts.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Montana?
Speeding is 3 points (with an exception for certain violations under MCA 61-8-725(2)(a)); most other moving violations are 2 points.
How long do points stay on your license in Montana?
Points count toward habitual-offender status within a 3-year period. The Montana basic driver record is a compilation of the person's lifetime driving history, including convictions, sanctions and accidents.
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