Points that are applied to driving records can stay with a driver for a long time and can lead to license suspension and revocation. Traffic violations lead to driving record points. The exact number of points assigned depends on the state and the type of violation that occurred. The number of points that can be removed from a driving record through a point reduction course is up to the state DMV.

If a driver wants to take a Point Reduction course to reduce points, they should contact the state DMV to check on the number of points that will actually be reduced for a successful completion.