Why Should I Care About This Driver Record Baloney?
First of all, it’s spelled B-O-L-O-G-N-A. Second, if you have racked up too many negligent driver points, your license will either be suspended or revoked by the DDS. You can apply for a new license at the end of this period, and hopefully you’ve changed your ways by then. Oh, sure, it starts with a few minor traffic violations here and there, but before you know it you’ll be committing grand larceny, bank fraud, and/or treason. We just don’t want to start seeing your name in the paper. Unless it’s for inventing some useful electronic gadget, or winning a peace prize. That would be pretty cool.
Each time you have a mark on your record, it stays there for 24 months (or longer, if you did something really shady). Your license can be suspended if you accumulate 15 or more points within a 24-month period. If you can put up 30 points in 42 minutes, you’ll probably make tonight’s highlight reel on ESPN.
Like a Vandal in the Wind
If you absolutely must destroy something, either break a pencil or beat up on your pillow. It’s far too costly to be caught doing anything worse, such as spray-painting graffiti onto the side of a bridge or keying your ex-boyfriend’s Mustang. If already licensed, you can lose your license for a couple years; if you’re not there yet, you can have the issuance of your license delayed for several years. And you’re going to need your license, because it sounds like you’ll have to be doing a lot of running from the authorities.
Here are a few examples of what can get you points on your driving record:
1-pointers
- Operating a vehicle while texting
- 4th HOV lane violation
- 1st child restraint violation
- Free throws, PATs, and soccer, hockey, and lacrosse goals
2-pointers
- 2nd child restraint violation
- Speeding 15-18mph over the posted speed limit
- Failure to adequately secure a load
- Possessing an open container of an alcoholic beverage while driving
- Slam dunks and safeties
3-pointers
- Speeding 19-23mph over the posted speed limit
- Disobedience of any traffic control device or traffic officer
- Most minor moving violations
- Field goals and any shot made from beyond the 3-point arc
4-pointers
- Speeding 24-33mph over the posted speed limit
- Improper passing on a hill or curve
6-pointers
- Aggressive driving
- Speeding 34mph or more over the posted speed limit
- Unlawfully passing a school bus