NC Driving License Points System 2026

Passing a stopped school bus

5 points

Aggressive driving

5 points

Reckless driving

4 points

Hit and run (property damage only)

4 points

Following too closely (Tailgating)

4 points

Driving on wrong side of the road

4 points

Illegal passing

4 points

Failure to yield right of way to pedestrian

4 points

Failure to yield right of way to bicycle, motor scooter, or motorcycle

4 points

Speeding in excess of 55 mph

3 points

Failure to yield right of way

3 points

Running through red light

3 points

No driver license or license expired more than one year

3 points

Failure to stop for siren

3 points

Driving through safety zone

3 points

No liability insurance

3 points

Failure to report accident where such report is required

3 points

Speeding in a school zone in excess of the posted school zone speed limit

3 points

Failure to properly restrain a child in a restraint or seat belt

2 points

All other moving violations

2 points

Littering pursuant to G.S. 14-399 when the littering involves the use of a motor vehicle

1 point

1st suspension

60 days

2nd suspension

6 months

3rd suspension

12 months

What is the MAX amount of points you can accumulate in a three year period?

12