Utah’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) created a points system for moving traffic violations. Points are given based on the severity of the traffic violation or accident. If an individual receives more than 200 points in a 3 year period, they face driver’s license suspension. Driver’s under the age of 21 who receive more than 70 points in a 3 year period also face the same penalty.
Points Distribution
| Reckless Driving | 80 |
| Speeding (depending on severity) | 37 – 75 |
| Failure to Yield Right-of-Way | 60 |
| Following too Closely (tailgating) | 60 |
| Wrong Side of Road | 60 |
| Wrong Way on One-Way Street | 60 |
| Red Light | 50 |
| Stop Sign | 50 |
| Improper Lookout | 50 |
| Improper Passing | 50 |
| Negligent Collision | 50 |
| Other Moving Violations | 40 |
Please note, that the traffic judge has leeway in point distribution and can make adjustments +/- 10% (except for speeding tickets). Half of the points are removed after 1 year without convictions. The remaining points are removed after 2 years without further convictions. 50 points can be removed once every three years if the individual attends a defensive driving course.