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

Moving violations add points, a warning letter is sent at 6 points, and 12 points within two years brings a six-month license suspension.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in Ohio?

The 12-point total is counted over a two-year period that starts on the date of the first conviction in that period.

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

Moving violation convictions stay on the Ohio driver abstract for 36 months from the conviction date.

Does a driving course take points off in Ohio?

Completing an approved remedial driving course does not remove points, but it gives a 2-point credit that cushions against reaching 12 points within two years.

How to check your points in Ohio

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

How Ohio 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.
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.
Michigan	Yes	Each moving violation conviction adds points to the record, and 12 points within two years leads to a driver reexamination that can end in suspension.
Pennsylvania	Yes	Violations add points. At 6 points the driver must take a special point exam or Driver Improvement School, and at 11 or more points the license is suspended.
West Virginia	Yes	Convictions add points, and 12 or more points brings a suspension of 30 days at 12 to 13 points, rising to 90 days at 18 to 19 points.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. Ohio BMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: bmv.ohio.gov, codes.ohio.gov, dam.assets.ohio.gov.

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Check license points
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