In the US do you have a penalty points system for motoring offences?

Question

Are you allowed so many penalty points as in the UK before you have a ban from driving?

Answer 1

Depends on the state you live in. Some states have them and depending on the offense, depends on the amount of points that are taken.

Answer 2

They do in my state.  If you get too many points your license is suspended.

Answer 3

Yes but it is a State situation. The feds do not issue points the States do. Some States are more tolerant than others.

Answer 4

Here is an example but it differs from state to state.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION POINTS

Speeding (MPH over posted limit)

1 to 10             3 points

11 to 20   4 points

21 to 30            6 points

31 to 40               8 points

More than 40       11 points

Reckless driving          5 points

Failing to stop for school bus                5 points

Following too closely (tailgating)             4 points

Inadequate brakes                      4 points

(while driving employer's vehicle)                 2 points

Failing to yield right-of-way                          3 points

Violation involving a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign     3 points

Railroad crossing violation                     3 points

Improper passing, unsafe lane change, drove left of center, or drove wrong direction                      3 points

Leaving scene of incident involving property damage or injury to domestic animal                               3 points

Safety restraint violation involving person under 16            3 points

Any other moving violation                    2 points

Answer 5

Some states do, some states don't.