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How many points before your license is suspended in Alabama?

I’ve started racking up a few too many points on my record, and I’m nervous I’ll lose my license if I get anymore. Exactly how many points can you get on your license before it’s suspended in Alabama?

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Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Many states utilize a
point system
to help standardize consequences and leniencies for traffic violators.
Alabama
in particular has a strong point system in place that allows drivers to earn up to 12 points before having their license suspended.
Of course, you can still accrue further points after having your license suspended. Here are the consequences for accruing too many points within two years in Alabama:
  • 12 points: 60-day suspension
  • 15 points: 90-day suspension
  • 18 points: 120-day suspension
  • 21 points: 180-day suspension
  • 24 points: 365-day suspension
While a year-long suspension may seem harsh, you’ll need to rack up a fairly large number of traffic violations before getting there. Plus, you can sometimes expunge violations from your record by taking
defensive driving courses
or other court-approved driving improvement programs. That said, you won’t need to worry about getting your license suspended so long as you’re safe and responsible on the road.
Unfortunately, getting too many points on your record can cause a severe increase in your car insurance rate, To make sure you’re still getting the best available rate on the car insurance you need, try
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