How Driver Points Work in Utah
How the Utah point system works, points for speeding, how long points last, and whether traffic school helps.
Short answer: Yes. Points are assessed for moving-violation convictions or bail forfeitures. Adults (21 and older) who accumulate 200 or more points in three years may be suspended for three months to a year. Utah Driver License Division, Utah Points System; Utah Admin. Code R708-3
| Point system | Yes. Points are assessed for moving-violation convictions or bail forfeitures. Adults (21 and older) who accumulate 200 or more points in three years may be suspended for three months to a year. Drivers 20 and under who accumulate 70 or more points in three years may be suspended or denied for 30 days to a year. Serious violations such as DUI carry mandatory suspension or revocation and are handled outside the point system. |
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| Points for speeding | Speeding 1-10 mph over the limit = 35 points; 11-20 mph over = 55 points; 21 mph or more over = 75 points. Judges may vary points by 10% for most violations, but not for speeding. |
| How long points last | Points for each conviction are automatically removed three years after the violation date. After one full year with no moving-violation conviction, half the points are removed; after two straight years without a conviction, all points are removed. |
| Traffic school | A Driver License Division-approved defensive driving course (through the Utah Safety Council or National Safety Council, live 4-hour or online) reduces the points on a record by up to 50 points; it may be used once every three years. Separately, the courts note that a driver with only a Title 41, Chapter 6a moving violation who was cited no more than 21 days ago may be eligible for Deferred Traffic Prosecution, and pleas in abeyance are available under court rule. |
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FAQ
How does the driver point system work in Utah?
Yes. Points are assessed for moving-violation convictions or bail forfeitures. Adults (21 and older) who accumulate 200 or more points in three years may be suspended for three months to a year. Drivers 20 and under who accumulate 70 or more points in three years may be suspended or denied for 30 days to a year. Serious violations such as DUI carry mandatory suspension or revocation and are handled outside the point system.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Utah?
Speeding 1-10 mph over the limit = 35 points; 11-20 mph over = 55 points; 21 mph or more over = 75 points. Judges may vary points by 10% for most violations, but not for speeding.
How long do points stay on your license in Utah?
Points for each conviction are automatically removed three years after the violation date. After one full year with no moving-violation conviction, half the points are removed; after two straight years without a conviction, all points are removed.
Can traffic school remove a ticket or points in Utah?
A Driver License Division-approved defensive driving course (through the Utah Safety Council or National Safety Council, live 4-hour or online) reduces the points on a record by up to 50 points; it may be used once every three years. Separately, the courts note that a driver with only a Title 41, Chapter 6a moving violation who was cited no more than 21 days ago may be eligible for Deferred Traffic Prosecution, and pleas in abeyance are available under court rule.
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.