MD DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Maryland, how many points on your driving record within a two-year period will result in a notice of license suspension?
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 5 points
- 12 points
- 3 points
Correct answer: 8 points
Accumulating 8 points within two years triggers a suspension notice from the MVA.
Question 2: How many points within two years will cause the Maryland MVA to issue a notice of license revocation?
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 8 points
- 10 points
- 15 points
Correct answer: 12 points
Twelve or more points within two years results in a revocation notice.
Question 3: A Maryland driver who accumulates 5 to 7 points within two years must do what?
- Complete a Driver Improvement Program (Correct answer)
- Surrender their license immediately
- Retake the full licensing exam
- Pay a point-reduction fee
Correct answer: Complete a Driver Improvement Program
Drivers with 5 to 7 points are required to enroll in a Driver Improvement Program.
Question 4: In Maryland, when are points actually assessed against your driving record?
- Upon conviction of the violation (Correct answer)
- When the ticket is issued
- When the officer files the report
- At your next license renewal
Correct answer: Upon conviction of the violation
Points are assigned only after you are convicted of the traffic offense.
Question 5: How many points does a conviction for reckless driving add to a Maryland driving record?
- 6 points (Correct answer)
- 2 points
- 3 points
- 12 points
Correct answer: 6 points
Reckless driving carries 6 points in Maryland.
Question 6: What happens if a Maryland driver accumulates 3 to 4 points within a two-year period?
- The MVA sends a warning letter (Correct answer)
- The license is suspended for 30 days
- The driver must attend court
- Nothing occurs at this level
Correct answer: The MVA sends a warning letter
At 3 to 4 points the MVA issues a warning letter to the driver.
Question 7: How many points does driving while your license is suspended add to your Maryland record upon conviction?
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 6 points
- 8 points
- 3 points
Correct answer: 12 points
Driving while suspended is a 12-point violation, enough for revocation on its own.
MD DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 2
In Maryland, how many points on your driving record within a two-year period will result in a notice of license suspension?