MO DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Missouri, how many points are added to your driving record for a speeding conviction under a state law violation?
- 3 points (Correct answer)
- 1 point
- 5 points
- 6 points
Correct answer: 3 points
A speeding violation of Missouri state law adds 3 points to your driving record.
Question 2: How many points will cause the Missouri Department of Revenue to suspend your driver license if accumulated within 12 months?
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 4 points
- 12 points
- 6 points
Correct answer: 8 points
Accumulating 8 or more points in 12 months results in a license suspension in Missouri.
Question 3: What is the length of a first license suspension in Missouri for accumulating too many points?
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 10 days
Correct answer: 30 days
The first point suspension in Missouri lasts 30 days.
Question 4: In Missouri, a first conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) is classified as what type of offense?
- Class B misdemeanor (Correct answer)
- Class A felony
- Infraction only
- Class D felony
Correct answer: Class B misdemeanor
A first DWI offense in Missouri is a Class B misdemeanor.
Question 5: How long will your license be suspended for a first alcohol-related administrative suspension in Missouri?
- 90 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 1 year
- 5 years
Correct answer: 90 days
A first alcohol offense results in a 90-day administrative suspension of driving privileges.
Question 6: Under Missouri's implied consent law, what happens if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol?
- Your license is revoked for one year (Correct answer)
- You receive a warning only
- You pay a small fine with no license action
- You lose your license for 30 days
Correct answer: Your license is revoked for one year
Refusing a chemical test under Missouri's implied consent law results in a one-year license revocation.
Question 7: How many points does leaving the scene of an accident add to a Missouri driving record?
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 3 points
- 6 points
- 2 points
Correct answer: 12 points
Leaving the scene of an accident under state law adds 12 points, enough for immediate revocation.
MO DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 2
In Missouri, how many points are added to your driving record for a speeding conviction under a state law violation?