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 DMV. 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 18 points within a 12-month period or 24 points in a 24-month period. If you can put up 30 points in 42 minutes, you’ll probably make tonight’s highlight reel on ESPN.

Here are a few examples of what can get you points on your driving record:

3-pointers

• Violation of left turn on red

• Improper U-turn

• Improper passing

• Speeding 1-9mph over limit

• Any shot made from beyond the 3-point arc

4-pointers

• Improper signal

• Following too closely

• Failure to yield right-of-way

• Speeding 10-19mph over limit

• Rear-ending someone important, like Sandra Bullock

6-pointers

• Speeding 20mph or more over limit

• DUI