Points That Can Affect Your Delaware Driver's License
In Delaware, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will suspend your driver's after you accumulate a certain number of points by being convicted of traffic violations. In addition, the more severe the traffic violation the quicker the DMV will suspend your license.
The Delaware point system can be a bit confusing, but at the Law Offices of Francis E. Farren, I can assist you in navigating the DMV system. From my office in Newark, Delaware, I help people protect their license, understand their suspension and get their license reinstated.
For more information about the Delaware point system, contact my office today for a free consultation.
Points Against Your Driver's License
Each violation you are convicted of may carry with it a certain number of points that the DMV applies against your license. This is a list of the points that you may receive from the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles:
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Speeding |
1 – 9 miles per hour (MPH) over posted limit 2 Points |
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10 – 14 MPH over posted limit |
4 Points |
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15 – 19 MPH over posted limit |
5 Points |
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20 MPH or more over posted limit |
5 Points (May result in additional penalties) |
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Passing a Stopped School Bus |
6 Points |
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Reckless Driving |
6 Points |
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Aggressive Driving |
6 Points |
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Disregard a Stop Sign or Stop Light |
3 |
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Other Moving Violations (contained in Chapters 27,41,42 of Title 21) |
2 |
Consequences for High Speeds
If you are convicted of driving 25-29 mph over the posted speed limit, your driving privileges in Delaware will be suspended for one month unless you complete the DMV behavior modification/attitudinal driving course. The length of suspension will increase by one month for each additional 5 mph over the initial 25 mph threshold and, for speeding convictions of 30 mph over the posted speed limit or more, the suspension is mandatory. If you are convicted of driving 50 mph over the posted speed limit or driving 100 mph or faster on a highway, your license will be suspended for one year.
Consequences for Obtained Points
The following is a list of the consequences of getting a certain amount of points against your driver's license.
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8 Points |
Advisory letter sent by the DMV |
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12 Points |
Must complete behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within 90 days of advisory letter. Failure to do so, or upon preferences of the driver, a two month suspension will be imposed. |
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14 Points |
Four month suspension. To become eligible for reinstatement, the driver must complete or have completed a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within the previous 2 years. |
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16 Points |
Six month suspension. To become eligible for reinstatement, the driver must complete or have completed a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within the previous 2 years. |
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18 Points |
Eight month suspension. To become eligible for reinstatement, the driver must complete or have completed a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within the previous 2 years. |
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20 Points |
Ten month suspension. To become eligible for reinstatement, the driver must complete or have completed a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within the previous 2 years. |
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22 Points |
12 month suspension. To become eligible for reinstatement, the driver must complete or have completed a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course within the previous 2 years. |
These charts serve as a way to instruct you about the severity of the Delaware point system. It is important that you have the skills of an experienced attorney on your side that will help you understand your options.
To learn more about protecting your driver's license in Delaware, contact a lawyer at the Law Offices of Francis E. Farren by emailing or calling 866-603-4647 or 302-294-0331 for a free consultation.
