Why Should I Care About This Driver Record Baloney?
First of all, it’s spelled B-O-L-O-G-N-A. Second, if you have racked up too many negligent driver points, your license will either be suspended or revoked by the MVD. You can apply for a new license at the end of this period, and hopefully you’ve changed your ways by then. Oh, sure, it starts with a few minor traffic violations here and there, but before you know it you’ll be committing grand larceny, bank fraud, and/or treason. We just don’t want to start seeing your name in the paper. Unless it’s for inventing some useful electronic gadget, or winning a peace prize. That would be pretty cool.
Each time you have a mark on your record, it stays there for 36 months (or longer, if you did something really shady). Your license can be revoked for three years if you accumulate 30 points within any 36-month period. If you can put up 36 points in 42 minutes, you’ll probably make tonight’s highlight reel on ESPN.
Like a Vandal in the Wind
If you absolutely must destroy something, either break a pencil or beat up on your pillow. It’s far too costly to be caught doing anything worse, such as spray-painting graffiti onto the side of a bridge or keying your ex-boyfriend’s Mustang. If already licensed, you can lose your license for a couple years; if you’re not there yet, you can have the issuance of your license delayed for several years. And you’re going to need your license, because it sounds like you’ll have to be doing a lot of running from the authorities.
Here are a few examples of what can get you points on your driving record:
2-pointers
- Driving without a license
- Most minor moving violations
3-pointers
- Speeding
- Shots made from beyond the arc
4-pointers
- Hit & run (property)
5-pointers
- Insurance violations
- Drag racing
- Reckless driving
6-pointers
- Driving while suspended or revoked
10-pointers
- DUI
12-pointers
- Vehicular felonies
- Negligent vehicular assault
- Negligent vehicular homicide
15-pointers
- Deliberate homicide (aka MURDER BY CAR)