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

Points are assigned by violation, and 12 or more points bring a suspension of 7 days for each point over 11; drivers under 18 are canceled at 6 points.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in North Dakota?

One point comes off for every three months without a new point violation, starting from the date the violation was entered.

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

Non-commercial, non-criminal traffic violations stay on the North Dakota driving record for 3 years.

How long does a DUI stay on your record in North Dakota?

Non-commercial alcohol violations stay on the North Dakota driving record for 7 years.

Does a driving course take points off in North Dakota?

An approved defensive driving course removes 3 points once every 12 months, and for some violations of 5 points or fewer it can replace entering the points.

How to check your points in North Dakota

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

How North Dakota compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Minnesota	No	Minnesota does not assign points; it suspends or revokes a license based on the number and type of violations within a set period.
Montana	Yes	A driver with 30 or more conviction points in 3 years is declared a habitual traffic offender and loses the license for 3 years.
South Dakota	Yes	A DUI adds 10 points and most other moving violations add 2; 15 points in 12 months or 22 points in 24 months brings a suspension, starting at 60 days.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. NDDOT sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: dot.nd.gov, nd.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.