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Traffic Points

When you are found responsible for a traffic offense, the Secretary of state assesses points against your driver's license. Nine points will result in the secretary of state calling you in for an interview; 12 points will result in a suspension. Points are assessed as follows:

a. manslaughter, negligent homicide, or a felony resulting from the use of a motor vehicle, ORV or snowmobile, 6 pts
b. Drunk Driving (OWI) 6 pts
c. Failure to stop and identify yourself at an accident 6 pts
d. Fleeing and Alluding 6 pts
e. 15 miles over in a work zone 5 pts
f. 15 miles over (speeding) 4 pts
g. Impaired Driving (OVI) 4 pts
h. 10 Miles over in a work zone 4 pts
i. 10 miles over 3 pts
j. 5 miles over 2 pts
k. k. Failure to take a preliminary breathalyzer if under 21 years of age 2 pts
l. Most other traffic offenses 2 pts
m. Impeding traffic 0 pts

Contact the Livonia office of the law firm of James P. Montagne, P.C. toll free at 1-888-345-7246.


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