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Defensive Driving Course
The Delaware DMV may consider the satisfactory completion of a Defensive Driving course, approved by the Delaware Department of Insurance, as a 3-point credit when determining driver penalties.
The Delaware DMV may consider the satisfactory completion of a Defensive Driving course, approved by the Delaware Department of Insurance, as a 3-point credit when determining driver penalties.
Your Delaware License
Citations or traffic tickets are issued in the State of Delaware for various violations of traffic law. Citations generally indicate the statute or code number of the violation, and explain how and when to pay the fine or respond to the ticket.
Citations or traffic tickets are issued in the State of Delaware for various violations of traffic law. Citations generally indicate the statute or code number of the violation, and explain how and when to pay the fine or respond to the ticket.
County Matters
Regardless of where you live, you must follow the rules and laws of the county where the citation was received. Select the county from the list above.
Regardless of where you live, you must follow the rules and laws of the county where the citation was received. Select the county from the list above.
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Click on any of the topics below to learn more. DEAWARE'S POINT SYSTEMYou can lose your privilege to drive by receiving too many points on your license within a certain amount of time. You will be subject to specific penalties if you accumulate a certain number of points on your driving license. All actions will be based on total calculated points within a 24 month period after the offense. Click on the topics below to view the details.
POINTS AND SUSPENSIONS
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| Traffic Violations & Points Assessed | Accumulation of Points and Suspensions | |||||
| 8 points | advisory letter | |||||
Speeding up to 9 mph over posted speed |
2 |
12 points |
Driver must complete a behavior modification/attitudinal-driving course with-in 90 days after notification (unless extended by DMV). Failure to comply or upon preference of the driver, mandatory 2-month suspension will be imposed. | |||
| Speeding 10 - 14 mph over posted speed | 4 |
14 points | Mandatory 4-month license suspension | |||
| Speeding 15 - 19 mph over posted speed | 5 |
16 points | Mandatory 6-month license suspension | |||
| Speeding 20 mph or more over posted speed | 5 |
18 points | Mandatory 8-month license suspension | |||
| Passing a Stopped School Bus | 6 |
20 points | Mandatory 10-month license suspension | |||
| Reckless Driving | 6 |
22 points | Mandatory 12-month license suspension | |||
| Disregarding Stop Sign or Red Light | 3 |
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POINT CREDIT
A speeding violation of 1 to 14 mph over the posted speed limit will not be assessed points, IF (a) it is the first violation within any three (3) year period and (b) the ticket is paid through the Voluntary Assessment Center.
A Delaware driver can receive a 3-point credit by taking a defensive driving course. This credit is applied to a driver's point total with the satisfactory completion of an approved defensive driving course. Defensive driving courses are valid for three (3) years.
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