TRAFFIC OFFENSES
Traffic Offenses and Applicable Points:

5 Points
Passing a stopped school bus.

4 Points
Reckless driving (Misdemeanor)
Hit and run, property damage only (Misdemeanor) (If personal injury = Felony)
Following too closely
Driving on wrong side of road
Illegal passing

3 Points
Running through a stop sign
Speeding in excess of 55 miles per hour
Failing to yield right-of-way
Running through red light
No driver's license or license expired more than one year
Failure to stop for siren
Driving through safety zone
No liability insurance
Failure to report accident where such report is required
Speeding in a school zone in excess of the posted school zone speed limit

2 Points
All other moving violations
Failure to properly restrain a child in a restraint or seat belt

1 Point
Littering involving use of motor vehicle

0 Points
Seat Beat Violation
Improper Equipment/plates/registration/muffler/inspection sticker display

This list is not exhaustive, but provides examples of charges for which we may provide
representation.
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