How many points does it take to suspend your license in Connecticut?

Convictions add points, the DMV sends a warning letter at 6 points, and a total above 10 points brings a 30-day suspension.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in Connecticut?

Points count against the driving record for 24 months from the date they are assessed.

How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record in Connecticut?

Most traffic violations stay on the driving history for 3 years.

How to check your points in Connecticut

Your Connecticut driving record lists each conviction and the points it carries. In Connecticut it is called the driving history. See the Connecticut driving record page.

How Connecticut compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Massachusetts	–	Massachusetts counts surchargeable events, not points, to suspend a license. Three events in two years mean a required driver retraining course, seven in three years bring a 60-day suspension, and three speeding tickets in 12 months bring 30 days. Its point system, the Safe Driver Insurance Plan, is for insurance rates.
New York	Yes	Points are added after a conviction, and 11 points within 24 months can lead to license suspension.
Rhode Island	–	In Rhode Island, four moving violations within 18 months bring 60 hours of driver retraining and 60 hours of community service. The court can also fine the driver up to $1,000 and suspend the license for up to one year.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. Connecticut DMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: eregulations.ct.gov, portal.ct.gov.

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Connecticut driving record

How many points does it take to suspend your license?
Each state sets its own limit, such as 12 points in 12 months in Florida. See how many points suspend a license in your state.
How long do points stay on your license?
In most states that use points, they count against you for one to three years. See how long points stay on your license in your state.
How to get points off your license
Points come off with time, and in many states with an approved driving course. What works in each state, and what a course does not remove.
Check license points
Your driving record shows the points on your license and the tickets they came from. How to check your license points in any state.