MO DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Missouri, accumulating 12 or more points in 12 months results in what action?
- License revocation for one year (Correct answer)
- A written warning
- 30-day suspension
- Mandatory driving school only
Correct answer: License revocation for one year
Twelve or more points in 12 months results in a one-year revocation of driving privileges.
Question 2: How many points are added for driving while your Missouri license is suspended or revoked?
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
Correct answer: 12 points
Driving while suspended or revoked adds 12 points to your Missouri driving record.
Question 3: What is the blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for drivers under 21 in Missouri under the zero tolerance law?
- .02% (Correct answer)
- .08%
- .04%
- .10%
Correct answer: .02%
Missouri's zero tolerance law suspends the license of drivers under 21 caught with a BAC of .02% or more.
Question 4: After a Missouri point suspension or revocation ends, how many points is your record reduced to upon reinstatement?
- 4 points (Correct answer)
- 0 points
- 8 points
- 6 points
Correct answer: 4 points
When your driving privilege is reinstated, your point total is reduced to 4 points.
Question 5: In Missouri, how many points come off your record after one full year of driving with no new point-earning convictions?
- One-third of the total (Correct answer)
- All points
- Half of the total
- One-quarter of the total
Correct answer: One-third of the total
Points are reduced by one-third after the first year of clean driving.
Question 6: What penalty applies to a Missouri driver convicted of a second DWI offense?
- A Class A misdemeanor and license revocation (Correct answer)
- Only a small fine
- Community service with no license action
- A verbal warning from the court
Correct answer: A Class A misdemeanor and license revocation
A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor and results in revocation of driving privileges.
Question 7: How long must a driver wait to be eligible for reinstatement after a 10-year DWI denial in Missouri?
- 10 years, with proof of sobriety and court approval (Correct answer)
- 6 months automatically
- 2 years with no conditions
- There is no reinstatement ever
Correct answer: 10 years, with proof of sobriety and court approval
Drivers with multiple DWI convictions face a 10-year denial and must petition the court for reinstatement.
MO DMV Traffic Violations and Penalties 3
In Missouri, accumulating 12 or more points in 12 months results in what action?