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

Illinois suspends a license after 3 moving violation convictions within 12 months, and the points assigned to those convictions set how long the suspension lasts.

Updated November 13, 2026

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

Moving violations stay on the driving record for 4 to 5 years from the conviction date.

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

Alcohol and drug offenses stay on the driving record for life.

How to check your points in Illinois

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

How Illinois compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Indiana	Yes	Each moving violation conviction adds 0 to 10 points; 14 to 18 points brings a warning notice, and 20 points brings a one-month suspension.
Iowa	–	Iowa suspends a license for at least 90 days after 3 moving violation convictions committed within 12 months.
Kentucky	Yes	A moving violation adds 3 to 6 points, and 12 points in two years (7 for drivers under 18) brings a hearing on driving privileges.
Missouri	Yes	Each moving violation adds points; 4 points in 12 months brings a warning letter, and 8 points in 18 months brings a suspension of 30, 60 or 90 days.
Wisconsin	Yes	Points depend on the violation and license type, and 12 points in 12 months suspends the license for 2 months at 12 to 16 points, longer with more.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. Illinois Secretary of State sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: ilga.gov, ilsos.gov.

See your own Illinois record

Your record shows exactly what is on file for you.

Illinois 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.