Points On Your License
MCL 257.320a — what each violation costs, and the 9 point interview
The Secretary of State records points for each conviction, civil infraction determination or probate court disposition not more than 5 days after receiving the court's abstract, by the schedule in the section.
| The violation | Points |
|---|---|
| The violationManslaughter, negligent homicide, or a felony resulting from operating a motor vehicle | Points6 |
| The violationOperating while intoxicated, and the other section 625 violations listed at this level | Points6 |
| The violationFailing to stop and disclose identity at an accident when required | Points6 |
| The violationFleeing or eluding an officer | Points6 |
| The violationMore than 15 mph over the limit | Points4 |
| The violationOperating while visibly impaired, or a driver under 21 with any bodily alcohol content | Points4 |
| The violationA moving violation resulting in an at fault collision | Points4 |
| The violationMore than 10 and up to 15 mph over | Points3 |
| The violationCareless driving | Points3 |
| The violationDisobeying a traffic signal or stop sign, or improper passing | Points3 |
| The violationMore than 5 and up to 10 mph over | Points2 |
| The violationAn open container in the passenger area | Points2 |
| The violationA driver under 21 refusing a preliminary breath test | Points2 |
| The violationAll other moving violations | Points2 |
| The violationMore than 1 and up to 5 mph over | Points1 |
When one incident produces more than 1 conviction or determination, points are entered only for the one carrying the most. No points are entered for bond forfeitures, overweight loads or defective equipment.
9 points can mean a call in. Once a driver has accumulated 9 points, the Secretary of State may call the driver in, after notice of the time and place, for an interview about driving ability and record. Not appearing adds 3 points.
A license suspended or denied for refusing a chemical test carries 6 points, with no further points for a conviction from the same incident.
Speeding in a work zone has its own scale in the section. How long points stay on a record, and what the Secretary of State does at higher totals, are set out in other sections and are not covered here.
Sources for this section (3)
- MCL 257.320a — Points recorded for each violation
- MCL 257.625 — Operating while intoxicated, and operating while visibly impaired
- MCL 257.625f — License sanctions for refusing a chemical test
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Michigan attorney.