Does Washington use a point system for driver licenses?
Washington does not use points. Six moving violations in 12 months, or seven in 24 months, brings a 60-day suspension.
Updated November 13, 2026
How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record in Washington?
Most convictions and violations stay on the driving record for 5 years from the conviction date.
How long does a DUI stay on your record in Washington?
Alcohol-related convictions stay on the driving record for life.
How to check what is on your record in Washington
Your Washington driving record lists each conviction and suspension. In Washington it is called the abstract of driving record (ADR). See the Washington driving record page.
How Washington compares with nearby states
| State | Uses points | The rule |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | Yes | Violations add points, and 12 points in 12 months brings a 30-day suspension, while 18 points in 24 months brings 90 days. |
| Oregon | No | Oregon does not put points on a driving record. Its Driver Improvement Program restricts or suspends a license based on how many convictions and crashes a driver has in a set period. |
Rules checked November 13, 2026. Washington DOL sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: app.leg.wa.gov, dol.wa.gov.
See your own Washington record
Your record shows exactly what is on file for you.
Related
- 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.
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