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

A moving violation adds 3 to 6 points, and 12 points in 12 months brings a suspension of up to 30 days.

Updated November 13, 2026

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

Most traffic citation convictions stay on the Florida driving record for 3 to 5 years, with more serious violations kept longer.

How long does a DUI stay on your record in Florida?

Alcohol-related entries stay on the Florida driving record for 75 years.

Does a driving course take points off in Florida?

Completing a Basic Driver Improvement course to satisfy a ticket withholds adjudication, so no points are assessed for that violation.

How to check your points in Florida

Your Florida driving record lists each conviction and the points it carries. See the Florida driving record page.

How Florida compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Alabama	Yes	A speeding conviction of 1 to 25 mph over adds 2 points, and 12 to 14 points in 2 years brings a 60-day suspension, rising to 365 days at 24 points.
Georgia	Yes	Each moving violation conviction adds points, and 15 points within 24 months brings a license suspension.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. Florida FLHSMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: flhsmv.gov, flsenate.gov.

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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.