The Nevada DMV operates an
extensive demerit point system as part of our driver improvement
program. When we receive a conviction notice from a court, the offense
is entered on your driving record and demerit points are assigned.
When 12 months have elapsed from the date of a conviction, the
demerits for that violation are deleted from the total demerits
accumulated. Convictions remain part of your permanent driving record.
You will receive a mailed notification from
the DMV's Driver License Review Section when you reach 3
or more points. If you have accumulated between 3 and 11 points, you may have 3 points removed by
completing a DMV-approved traffic safety course only if the course is
not part of a plea-bargain agreement with a court of law.
When you receive 12 or more points in any
12-month period, your driver license is automatically suspended for 6 months.
You will be mailed a certified letter before your license is suspended and
have the right to a hearing through the Office of
Administrative Hearings.
Please be sure we have your
correct address. See Address Changes.
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