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

Points depend on the violation and license type, and 12 points in 12 months suspends the license for 2 months at 12 to 16 points, longer with more.

Updated November 13, 2026

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

Most convictions are eligible for removal from the driving record five years after the conviction date.

How long does a DUI stay on your record in Wisconsin?

Alcohol-related convictions stay on the driving record indefinitely.

Does a driving course take points off in Wisconsin?

Completing an approved traffic safety course reduces your points by three, allowed once every three years.

How to check your points in Wisconsin

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

How Wisconsin compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Illinois	Yes	Illinois suspends a license after 3 moving violation convictions within 12 months, and the points assigned to those convictions set how long the suspension lasts.
Iowa	–	Iowa suspends a license for at least 90 days after 3 moving violation convictions committed within 12 months.
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.
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.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. Wisconsin DMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, wisconsindot.gov.

See your own Wisconsin record

Your record shows exactly what is on file for you.

Wisconsin driving record

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.