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How do I remove points from my driving record in Virginia?
I received a speeding ticket about a week ago. The officer told me that since I’ve had a clean driving record in the recent past, I can get points removed from my license, but he didn’t go into details. How can I get rid of points on my Virginia driving record?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s a good question! The two best ways to remove points from your driving record in Virginia are waiting for the points to naturally fall off your record or taking a state-approved defensive driving class.
A defensive driving class is the quickest way to remove points from your license. These courses are typically between $30 and $70 depending on where you go and where you live—some can be taken online, but regardless of where you take them, they last eight hours. You can take a defensive driving course once every 24 months, and the state will drop five points from your driving record.
Alternatively, you can just wait for the points to fall off your record. In Virginia, demerit points fall off your record every two years. If you’re willing to wait, or if you’ve exhausted your defensive driving course option, this is your only choice.
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