If you’re accused of speeding in Las Vegas, you’re probably wondering how it could affect your license. Nevada assigns points to your license based on the severity of traffic offenses. If you receive too many points, you can lose your license for a period of time.
How many points is too many, and what is the number of points for a speeding ticket? We’ll answer these questions and more as we break down how Nevada’s points system works.
How Nevada’s Points System Works
Nevada assigns license points for different traffic offenses, with more severe offenses being worth more points. The Nevada DMV keeps track of all the points that each driver receives for traffic violations.
How Many Points Can I Receive Before Losing My License?
If you rack up 12 points within a year, you will lose your license. Points expire one year after the offense. However, traffic convictions stay on your permanent record.
How Long Will I Lose My License?
A license suspension for hitting the 12-point limit lasts for 6 months. Nevada law also sets specific suspension periods for certain offenses. For example, a drunk driving conviction comes with a mandatory license suspension for 90 days.
How Many Points Is a Speeding Ticket Worth?
The amount of driver’s license points for speeding is based on how much faster you were driving than the posted limit. The point-penalty is also increased for speeding in a school zone.
Points for a Speeding Ticket in Nevada:
- 1 – 10 mph over posted limit: 1 point
- 11 – 20 mph over posted limit: 2 points
- 21 – 30 mph over posted limit: 3 points
- 31 – 40 mph over posted limit: 4 points
- 41 mph or more over the limit: 5 points
Speeding in a School Zone:
- 1 – 15 m.p.h. over the limit: 4 points added
- More than 15 mph over the limit: 6 points added
Even if you didn’t exceed the posted speed limit, a police officer can give you a ticket for driving too fast for conditions. This is worth 2 points.
You can receive an additional 8 points for reckless driving, which is defined as driving over 85 m.p.h. under any circumstances or endangering others’ lives.
Let Us Protect Your Rights
If you’re faced with losing your license, you have the right to an administrative hearing and to be represented by an attorney. A skilled attorney can also fight your traffic offenses in court to minimize penalties. There are no points if you’re not convicted.
Who you choose to represent you matters. With 25 years of experience and a proven court record, Brian V. Watkins is the premier Las Vegas traffic ticket attorney. Call our office at 725-772-1412 today for a free case evaluation.
