Where to find your Florida driver license points

Your Florida driver license points are recorded in the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) database. You can see how many points you have by visiting the DHSMV website, calling their customer service line, or visiting a local Driver License office in person. The fastest method is usually the website, where you can pull up your record in minutes without waiting on hold.

Florida's point system tracks violations on your driving record. When you get a ticket for certain traffic violations, points are added to your record. The number of points depends on the type of violation — a speeding ticket might add three points, while reckless driving adds four. Points stay on your record for different lengths of time depending on the violation, but most remain for three to five years.

Key Takeaways

  • You can check your points through the DHSMV website, by phone at 1-888-769-2338, or in person at any Driver License office.
  • Accumulating 12 points in 12 months, 18 points in 18 months, or 24 points in 36 months triggers a suspension of your license.
  • Points from different violations stay on your record for three to five years, so older violations may no longer count toward suspension.
  • You can reduce points through traffic school, but only if you were not at fault in an accident and meet other requirements.

Checking your points online through the DHSMV website

Go to the DHSMV website at flhsmv.gov and look for the "Driver License" section. You will find a link to check your driving record online. You will need your Florida driver license number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number to log in. The system will show your current point total and a list of all violations on your record, including the date each violation occurred and how many points it added.

This online record is the same one that insurance companies and law enforcement see, so it reflects your actual standing with the state. The page also shows you when each violation will drop off your record — this is useful if you are close to a suspension threshold and want to know when points will expire. You can print or save this record for your own files.

Calling DHSMV customer service to ask about your points

If you prefer to speak with someone, call the DHSMV customer service line at 1-888-769-2338. Have your driver license number and date of birth ready. A representative can tell you your current point total, explain what violations are on your record, and answer questions about when points will be removed. Wait times vary depending on the time of day and how busy the office is.

This method is helpful if you want clarification about a specific violation or if you are unsure how to read your online record. The representative can also tell you whether you are at risk of suspension based on your current points and timeline.

Visiting a Driver License office in person

You can walk into any Driver License office in Florida and ask to see your driving record. Bring your driver license or another form of ID. An employee will print out your record and go over it with you, explaining each violation and the points associated with it. This is a good option if you want to discuss your record in detail or if you have questions about how to reduce your points.

Driver License offices are located throughout Florida. You can find the one nearest you on the DHSMV website. Office hours and wait times vary by location, so calling ahead or checking online before you go can save you time.

Understanding what happens when you reach the suspension threshold

Florida suspends your license if you accumulate 12 points within 12 months, 18 points within 18 months, or 24 points within 36 months. When you hit one of these thresholds, the DHSMV will mail you a notice of suspension. Your license becomes invalid on the date stated in the notice, and driving on a suspended license is a separate criminal offense.

If you receive a suspension notice, you have the right to request a hearing before the suspension takes effect. The notice will explain how to request this hearing and the important date for doing so. At the hearing, you can present evidence or arguments about why your license should not be suspended. However, the hearing does not erase the points — it only determines whether the suspension will proceed.

Reducing points through traffic school

Florida allows you to remove up to three points from your record by completing an approved traffic school course. You are only may be able to access if you were not at fault in an accident, you have not taken traffic school in the past 12 months, and you were not driving a commercial vehicle. The course is typically four hours long and can be taken online or in person.

You must request traffic school before you plead guilty or no contest to the ticket. Once you complete the course, you submit proof to the court, and the court notifies the DHSMV to remove the points. This process takes a few weeks. Traffic school does not erase the violation from your record — it only removes the points, so your insurance company may still see the violation.

How long violations stay on your Florida driving record

Most traffic violations remain on your Florida driving record for three to five years, depending on the type of violation. Minor violations like speeding typically stay for three years. More serious violations like reckless driving or driving under the influence stay for five years or longer. Once a violation reaches the end of its retention period, it is automatically removed from your record and no longer counts toward suspension.

This is why checking your record periodically is useful — if you are close to a suspension threshold, you may only need to wait a few months for an older violation to drop off and bring your point total back down. The DHSMV website shows the removal date for each violation on your record.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I check my Florida driver license points?

Check your record at least once a year, or when ready after receiving a ticket. This helps you catch errors and stay aware of your point total. If you are close to a suspension threshold, check every few months to track when older violations will be removed.

Can I dispute points on my Florida driving record?

You can dispute a violation by fighting the ticket in traffic court. If you win the case, the violation is dismissed and no points are added. If the violation is already on your record, you would need to appeal the court decision through the proper legal channels, which is more complex.

Do points from out-of-state tickets count toward Florida suspension?

Yes. Florida counts violations from other states under its point system. When you receive a ticket in another state, that state reports it to Florida, and the points are added to your Florida record using Florida's point values for that type of violation.

What happens to my points if I move out of Florida?

Your Florida driving record remains with the DHSMV even if you move. If you get a Florida driver license suspended, you cannot get a license in another state until the suspension is lifted in Florida. Points do not transfer between states, but suspensions do.

Can I get points removed without taking traffic school?

No. The only way to remove points from your record is to complete an approved traffic school course, and you must meet the may be able to access requirements. Points automatically drop off after their retention period ends, but you cannot manually remove them otherwise.