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 Alabama Point Reduction System
The point system has been instituted in Alabama driving law as a means of identifying the problem driver (one who continually disobeys the motor vehicle laws).
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Points are assessed for various violations as follows: Any conviction for violation of Alabama driving law which resulted from a charge that involved the drinking of alcoholic beverages and the driving of a motor vehicle but did not require mandatory revocation of the driver license

 

The following schedule is used to determine the length of a suspension period

 
12-14 points in a 2-year period ­ 60 days
 15-17 points in a 2-year period ­ 90 days
 18-20 points in a 2-year period ­ 120 days
 21-23 points in a 2-year period ­ 180 days
 24 and above points in a 2-year period ­ 365 days

After a traffic conviction is 2 years old, it loses its point.

6 Points
Reckless Driving 6 Points
Speeding In Excess of 85 MPH (86 or above)  5 Points
Failure to Yield Right of Way 5 Points
Passing Stopped School Bus   5 Points
Wrong Side of Road 4 Points
Illegal Passing 4 Points
Following Too Closely 3 Points
Disregarding Traffic Control Device (stop sign, traffic light) 3 Points
Speeding in Excess of Posted Limits  2 Points
All Other Moving Violations 2 Points
 
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