UT DMV Driver Records and Services 2

Question 1

In Utah, which agency actually maintains your driving record — the record of tickets, suspensions, and points?

Accepted Answer

The Utah Driver License Division (DLD)

Answer

The Utah Highway Patrol

Answer

The Utah DMV (Division of Motor Vehicles)

Answer

Your county clerk's office

Question 2

How can a Utah driver obtain a copy of their own Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)?

Accepted Answer

Request it from the Driver License Division online, by mail, or in person with the required fee

Answer

It is mailed automatically every year

Answer

Only through an insurance company

Answer

Only by court order

Question 3

Under Utah's point system, roughly how many points within a three-year period can trigger a hearing or suspension for an adult driver?

Accepted Answer

200 points

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50 points

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1,000 points

Answer

500 points

Question 4

How can a Utah driver remove points from their driving record?

Accepted Answer

Complete an approved defensive driving course or drive violation-free for a set period

Answer

Pay an extra fee to the DMV

Answer

Ask the officer who issued the ticket

Answer

Points can never be removed

Question 5

How long do most moving violations remain on a Utah driving record for point purposes?

Accepted Answer

Three years from the violation date

Answer

One year

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Ten years

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Permanently

Question 6

A Utah driver moves to a new home address. Within how many days must they notify the Driver License Division?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

30 days

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6 months

Answer

60 days

Question 7

Which federal law limits who may access personal information in your Utah driving record?

Accepted Answer

The Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)

Answer

The Patriot Act

Answer

The Freedom of Information Act

Answer

The Fair Credit Reporting Act only