First of all, it’s spelled B-O-L-O-G-N-A. Second, if you have racked up too many negligent driver points, you will be fined, and your license can either be suspended or revoked by the DMV. 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 three years, whichever comes first). Once you accumulate six points on your record, you’ll have to pay a $100 surcharge. Every additional point will cost you another $25. If you can put up 30 points in 42 minutes, you’ll probably make tonight’s highlight reel on ESPN. You can also be fined for certain convictions that do not put points on your licenses, but don’t think of it as getting away with something; the fines for violations like driving while intoxicated or driving without insurance are much higher and must be paid annually for a period of three years.

Here are a few examples of what can get you points on your driving record:

2-pointers

• Any moving violation conviction

• A layup, slam dunk, or alley-oop

3-pointers

• Any moving violation conviction that resulted in a crash

• Any shot taken from outside of the arc