Driver Point System

The Driver Point System tracks personal driving offense history.

How does the Driver Point System Work?

  • The Driver Point System system works on a rolling five year basis tracking personal driving offense convictions.

  • This Driver Point System attaches to an individual driver’s license, not a vehicle.

  • After a driver receives a certain amount of points, a suspension, or even revocation is issued by the Illinois Secretary of State

The length of the driver’s license suspension for those under the age over 21:

  • 15 to 44 points = Two (2) month license suspension

  • 45 to 74 points = Three (3) month license suspension

  • 75 to 89 points = Six (6) month license suspension

  • 90 to 99 points = Nine (9) month license suspension

  • 100 to 109 points = Twelve (12) month license suspension

  • 110+ points = License Revocation

The length of the driver’s license suspension for those under the age of 21:

  • 10 to 34 points = One (1) month license suspension

  • 35 to 49 points = Two (2) month license suspension

  • 50 to 64 points = Six (6) month license suspension

  • 65 to 79 points = Twelve (12) month license suspension

  • 80+ points = License Revocation

Points Based On Offense:

Speeding

  • Speeding 1-10 MPH Above Limit - 625 ILCS 5/11-601: 5 points

  • Speeding Too Fast for Conditions - 625 ILCS 5/11-601(a): 10 points

  • Speeding 11-14 MPH Above Limit - 625 ILCS 5/11-601: 15 points

  • Speeding 15-25 MPH above Limit - 625 ILCS 5/11-601: 20 points

  • Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit in a Construction Zone - 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1: 20 points

  • Exceeding the Maximum Speed Limit in a School Zone - 625 ILCS 5/11-605: 20 points

  • Speeding 26-34 MPH Above Limit - 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(a): 50 points

  • Speeding 35+ MPH Above Limit - 625 ILCS 5/11-601.5(b): 50 points

  • Aggravated Speeding in a Construction Zone - 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1: 55 points

  • Aggravated Speeding in a School Zone - 625 ILCS 5/11-605: 55 points

Accidents

  • Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident - 625 ILCS 5/11-601(a): 10 points

  • Failure to Notify Owner After Collision with Unattended Vehicle or Other Property - 625 ILCS 5/11-404: 15 points

  • Failure to Report an Accident Involving Property Damage - 625 ILCS 5/11-406: 25 points

Driving Violation

  • Passing in a No Passing Zone - 625 ILCS 5/11-707(d): 10 points

  • Under Age 19 Using a Cell Phone While Driving - 625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(b): 10 points

  • Failure to Signal - 625 ILCS 5/11-804: 15 points

  • Failure to Yield to Vehicles Approaching or Entering an Intersection - 625 ILCS 5/11-901: 15 points

  • Failure to Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles - 625 ILCS 5/11-907: 15 points

  • Approaching Disabled Vehicles - 625 ILCS 5/11-907.5: 15 points

  • Failure to Obey a Yield Sign 625 ILCS 5/11-1204(c): 20 points

  • Failure to Obey Stop Sign 625 ILCS 5/11-1204(b): 20 points

  • Running a Red Light 625 ILCS 5/11-305 & 306: 20 points

  • Failure to Drive on Right Side of Roadway - 625 ILCS 5/11-701: 20 points

  • Improper Passing - 625 ILCS 5/11-704 & 705: 20 points

  • Improper Lane Usage - 625 ILCS 5/11-709: 20 points

  • Passing on Shoulder While Merging into Traffic - 625 ILCS 5/11-709.1: 20 points

  • Improper U-Turn - 625 ILCS 5/11-802: 20 points

  • Improper Merging into Traffic - 625 ILCS 5/11-905: 20 points

  • Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian - 625 ILCS 5/11-1002: 20 points

  • Using an Electronic Communications Device - 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2: 20 points

  • Failure to Stop for Approaching Railroad Train or Signal - 625 ILCS 5/11-1201: 20 points

  • Passing School Bus while Loading/Unloading - 625 ILCS 5/11-1414: 25 points

  • Following too Closely - 625 ILCS 5/11-710: 25 points

  • Illegal Transportation of Alcohol - 625 ILCS 5/11-502: 25 points

  • Improper Left Turn with Oncoming Traffic - 625 ILCS 5/11-902: 25 points

  • Reckless Driving - 625 ILCS 5/11-503: 55 points