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

Speeding adds 2, 4, or 6 points depending on speed over the limit, and 12 or more points can bring a license suspension of three to six months.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in South Carolina?

Points count in full for 12 months, at half value from 12 to 24 months, and not at all after 24 months.

Does a driving course take points off in South Carolina?

Completing an approved defensive driving course reduces points by four, but a driver's points can be reduced only once in any three-year period.

How to check your points in South Carolina

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

How South Carolina compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Georgia	Yes	Each moving violation conviction adds points, and 15 points within 24 months brings a license suspension.
North Carolina	Yes	Points are assessed for convictions by offense date, and 12 points within three years can bring a suspension, or 8 points within three years after reinstatement.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. SCDMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: dmv.sc.gov, scstatehouse.gov.

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