How to Check Points on Your Florida Driver's License
Don't Wait for the Points to Pile Up
Handle an eligible ticket now, online and self-paced, and keep your record where you want it.
Quick answers:
- You can check the points on your Florida license by requesting your driving record through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, online via the MyDMV Portal or at a service center.
- Florida adds points by violation type, and reaching 12 points in 12 months, 18 in 18 months, or 24 in 36 months triggers a suspension.
- You can keep points off an eligible ticket by electing a Basic Driver Improvement course within 30 days of the citation.
If you've gotten a ticket or two and you're not sure where your Florida license stands, checking your points takes just a few minutes. Knowing your total matters, because points pile up toward a suspension and quietly push your insurance higher. Here's exactly how to check and what the numbers mean.
How Do You Check the Points on Your Florida License?
Request Your Driving Record
The way to see your points is to pull your official driving record, which lists your violations and the points assigned to each. You can request it through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, either online through the MyDMV Portal or in person at a driver license or tax collector's office. A small fee may apply for the full record.
What You'll Need
- Your Florida driver license number
- Your personal details, like date of birth
- A payment method for the record fee
Can You Check Your Points Online?
Yes, Through MyDMV Portal
The fastest route is the MyDMV Portal, Florida's online system for license services. You can log in, view your driver record, and see your point total without visiting an office. It's the easiest way to get a current picture of your license status from your phone or computer.
How Many Points Do Violations Add?
Common Point Values
Florida assigns points based on the violation:
- Speeding up to 15 mph over the limit: 3 points
- Speeding more than 15 mph over: 4 points
- Careless driving: 3 points
- Running a red light: 3 points
- Speeding causing a crash: 4 points
- Leaving the scene of a crash with property damage: 6 points
What Happens If You Get Too Many Points?
Suspension Thresholds
Accumulate too many points in a set window and Florida suspends your license:
- 12 points in 12 months: 30-day suspension
- 18 points in 18 months: 3-month suspension
- 24 points in 36 months: 1-year suspension
That's why checking your total matters: it tells you how close you are and whether keeping points off a new ticket is worth it. If you're already facing a suspension, our guide to checking if your license is suspended in Florida covers next steps.
How Long Do Points Stay on Your Record?
Years, Not Forever
Points remain visible on your Florida driving record for a number of years, and they affect your insurance for about three years after the violation. They don't vanish the moment a window closes, so it's worth managing them proactively rather than waiting them out.
How Do You Keep Points Off Your License?
Elect a Driver Improvement Course
The most reliable way to keep points off an eligible ticket is to elect a 4-hour Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) course within 30 days of the citation. You still pay a (reduced) fine, but the points never land on your record. You can do this once every 12 months, up to five times in your lifetime. For the full rundown, see our guide to Florida's driver improvement courses, and our guide to fighting a Florida speeding ticket.
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What Can Slow Down Checking or Managing Your Points?
- Not knowing your license number. Have it ready before you request your record.
- Waiting too long after a ticket. The 30-day window to elect traffic school is firm.
- Assuming a paid ticket added no points. Paying is a guilty plea that adds points.
- Overusing traffic school. It's limited to once a year, five times in a lifetime.
- Ignoring your total. Points creep toward a suspension if you're not watching.
How Does Florida Compare to Other States?
Florida's points system and online MyDMV Portal are fairly typical, though its structured traffic school election with a built-in fine reduction is a nice perk. Some states, like Texas, have eliminated points systems entirely. Wherever you are, knowing how to read your record is the first step to protecting it. Our guide to checking points on your license covers the general process.
Keep Your Florida Points in Check
If you've got an eligible ticket, electing traffic school keeps the points off, and you can finish it online. I Drive Safely's Florida traffic school offers the state-approved Basic Driver Improvement course, 100% online and self-paced, with your certificate filed for you. See the Florida course to get started.
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