ND Point System 2026: Points per Ticket, Suspensions, Reduction

Speeding points

Over the limit	Zone 65 mph or less	Zone over 65 mph
1‑5 mph	0	0
6‑10 mph	0	1
11‑15 mph	1	3
16‑20 mph	3	5
21‑25 mph	5	7
26‑30 mph	9	10
31‑35 mph	9	12
36‑45 mph	12	15
46 mph or more	15	15

From NDDOT's points schedule. In zones of 65 mph or less, 26 to 35 mph over is one band at 9 points. In faster zones, 36 mph or more over is 15 points.

How many points does the ND point system give other violations?

Violation	Points
Disobeying a traffic control signal	2
Failing to yield the right of way	2
Driving against a permit's conditions	2
Child restraint or seat belt for a child (plus a $25 fine)	1
Careless driving	6
Reckless driving	8
Fleeing a law enforcement officer in a vehicle	24

NDDOT says violations not on its schedule carry no points. Its schedule page has the full list.

How to take points off

One point comes off for every three months with no new points, counted from the date the last violation was entered. Points don't come off while you're serving a points suspension or cancellation.
An approved defensive driving course takes off 3 points, once every 12 months. Send the certificate to drs@nd.gov.
For a violation of 5 points or less, you can take a course instead of having the points recorded. That's also once every 12 months, and not together with the 3-point reduction.

NDDOT: Points schedule and approved courses ↗

Before a suspension starts

When your record reaches 12 points, NDDOT tells you it plans to suspend your license and that you can ask for an administrative hearing. A suspension for points adds a $50 reinstatement fee. A minor whose license is cancelled for points starts over with a new permit, and the points don't reset to zero when the cancellation ends.

North Dakota driving record and reinstatement →

Sources: NDDOT and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.

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