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

Convictions add demerit points; a warning letter comes at 6 points, and 12 points within one year can bring a license suspension of up to 15 days.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in Maine?

Points are erased from the record when the conviction becomes one year old, and each violation-free year earns a credit.

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

The standard Maine driving record lists convictions and other entries from the past 3 years.

How to check your points in Maine

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

How Maine compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
New Hampshire	Yes	For drivers 21 and older, 12 points in one calendar year can bring a suspension of up to 3 months, 18 points in two consecutive years up to 6 months, and 24 points in three consecutive years up to one year.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. Maine BMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: legislature.maine.gov, maine.gov, www1.maine.gov.

See your own Maine record

Your record shows exactly what is on file for you.

Maine driving record

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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.