Six Driver Demerit Point Violations

Virginia's "demerit point" system for traffic offenses is described on this page. The six point offense are listed below.

Reckless Driving

Reckless driving - speeding in excess of 80 mph
Reckless driving - speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit
Reckless driving - racing
Reckless driving - passing or overtaking an emergency vehicle
Reckless driving - passing a school bus
Reckless driving - passing on the crest of a hill
Reckless driving - passing at a railroad crossing
Reckless driving - passing two vehicles abreast
Reckless driving - driving two vehicles abreast
Reckless driving - driving too fast for conditions
Reckless driving - failing to give a proper signal
Reckless driving - faulty brakes/improper control
Reckless driving - on parking lots, etc.
Reckless driving - with an obstructed view
Reckless driving - generally
Speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit

Driving Under the Influence

Driving while intoxicated
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Driving under the influence of drugs
Driving after illegally consuming alcohol (persons under age 21)
Driving while intoxicated - maiming
Involuntary manslaughter/alcohol
Refusing blood/breath test
Driving while your license is suspended or revoked for driving while intoxicated
Driving while your license is revoked for driving while intoxicated - maiming
Driving while your license is revoked for driving while intoxicated - involuntary manslaughter

Manslaughter

Manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter/aggravated

Habitual Offenders

Driving after being declared a habitual offender
Authorizing person suspended for habitual offender and/or driving while intoxicated to drive

License Violations

Driving on suspended license
Driving while your license is suspended or revoked
Driving while your license is suspended or revoked for non-payment of court fines and costs
Driving under suspension or revocation before giving proof of financial responsibility

Commercial Vehicle Related Violations

Driving commercial motor vehicle while disqualified
Driving commercial motor vehicle with blood alcohol .04 or more
Driving commercial motor vehicle with blood alcohol .08 or more
Driving commercial motor vehicle under influence of drugs
Driving commercial motor vehicle under influence of drugs/alcohol
Refusing blood/breath test while operating commercial motor vehicle
Violating out of service order

Miscellaneous Violations

Speeding 20 mph or more above the posted speed limit
Injuring person while racing - felony
Failure to stop at the scene of a crash - injury
Failure to stop at the scene of a crash - death
Failure to stop at the scene of a crash - property damage of $1000 or more
Emergency vehicle violation - death
Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding or damaging vehicle
Blocking access to service facility
Attempting to elude police
- felony offense
- misdemeanor offense
Passing stopped school bus (non-reckless)
Operating unsafe vehicle

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