Understanding NC Drivers License Points
Getting Points on Your NC Driver License
Getting points on your North Carolina driver’s license can lead to more than just fines. Over time, these points can result in significantly higher insurance premiums, and if you accumulate too many points, you could face the suspension or revocation of your license. Even minor traffic violations can add points to your record, making it essential to take every traffic ticket seriously. At Bryon M. Smith, Attorney At Law, we understand how damaging these points can be and are dedicated to helping you fight traffic charges to protect your driving record.
License Points for Driving Convictions
| Conviction | Point Value |
| Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading children | 5 |
| Aggressive driving | 5 |
| Reckless driving | 4 |
| Hit and run, property damage only | 4 |
| Following too closely | 4 |
| Driving on wrong side of road | 4 |
| Illegal passing | 4 |
| Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrian pursuant to GS 20-158(b)(2)b | 4 |
| Failure to yield right-of-way to bicycle motor scooter, or motorcycle | 4 |
| Running through stop sign | 3 |
| Speeding more than 55 mph | 3 |
| Speeding through a school zone | 3 |
| Failure to yield right of way | 3 |
| No driver’s license or license expired more than one year | 3 |
| Running through red light | 3 |
| Failure to stop for siren | 3 |
| Speeding through safety zone | 3 |
| Failure to report accident where such report is required | 3 |
| No liability insurance | 3 |
| All other moving violations | 2 |
| Littering involving a motor vehicle | 1 |
North Carolina CDL Points and Additional Consequences
The rules for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders in North Carolina are stricter than those for regular drivers. While CDL drivers are subject to the same point system as standard North Carolina Driver’s License (NCDL) holders, certain offenses can result in harsher penalties, including immediate disqualification from operating commercial vehicles. Even a single serious violation, such as speeding 15 mph or more over the limit, reckless driving, or following too closely, can lead to a suspension of your CDL. Additionally, CDL holders are held to higher standards and may face consequences for violations committed while driving their personal vehicles. Points accumulated on your driving record can also impact your CDL, potentially leading to disqualification and severe career consequences. At Bryon M. Smith, Attorney At Law, we are dedicated to defending CDL holders and helping you protect your livelihood.
| Conviction | Point Value |
| Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading children | 8 |
| Rail-highway crossing violation | 6 |
| Careless and Reckless driving in violation of G.S. 20-140(f) | 6 |
| Speeding in violation of G.S. 20-141(j3) | 6 |
| Aggressive driving | 6 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Hit and run, property damage only | 5 |
| Following too closely | 5 |
| Driving on wrong side of road | 5 |
| Illegal passing | 5 |
| Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrian pursuant to GS 20-158(b)(2)b | 5 |
| Failure to yield right-of-way to bicycle motor scooter, or motorcycle | 5 |
| Running through stop sign | 4 |
| Speeding more than 55 mph | 4 |
| Speeding through a school zone | 4 |
| Failure to yield right of way | 4 |
| No driver’s license or license expired more than one year | 4 |
| Running through red light | 4 |
| Failure to stop for siren | 4 |
| Driving through safety zone | 4 |
| Failure to report accident where such report is required | 4 |
| Possessing alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a commercial motor vehicle | 3 |
| All other moving violations | 3 |
| Littering involving a motor vehicle | 1 |
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