DMV Point System in Greeley, Colorado
Despite facing possible criminal charges for traffic offenses like Careless Driving or Driving Under the Influence, the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles has a point system allowing the state to suspend, revoke, or reinstate your driver’s license. This process was set up to remove dangerous drivers from the road. The more dangerous the DMV deems the traffic offense, the higher the point value.
What are the Point Limits in Greeley?
The DMV has set up a schedule where if you have a certain amount of points within a certain time frame, your license is on the line. There are traffic / driving offenses which may result in immediate license suspension or revocation. These include: DUI, DUI Per Se, DWAI, or Habitual User. In Greeley, Evans, or Windsor, if you meet any of the following point limits, your license may be at risk:
Minor Drivers Under 18:
- 6 points in 12 months
- 7 points before 18th birthday
Minor Drivers 18 Years or Older:
- 9 points over 12 months
- 12 points over 24 months
Adult Drivers:
- 12 points over 12 months
- 18 points over 24 months
Chauffer Employment:
- 16 points in 12 months
- 24 points in 24 months
- 28 points in 48 months
Greeley Point Assessments and Traffic Violations in Weld County Courts
|
Traffic Violation |
Points |
| Accident- Leaving Scene |
12 |
| Careless Driving |
4 |
| Careless Driving- Resulting in Death |
12 |
| Cell Phone |
1 |
| Divided or Controlled Access Highway- Driving on the Wrong Side |
4 |
| DUI |
12 |
| DUI Per Se |
12 |
| DUI- Habitual User |
12 |
| DWAI |
8 |
| Eluding Police Officer |
12 |
| Emergency Vehicle- Failure to Yield |
4 |
| Failure to Exercise Due Care for Pedestrian |
4 |
| Failure to Signal |
2 |
| Following Too Closely |
4 |
| Head Lamps- Defective |
1 |
| HOV lanes |
0 |
| Improper Backing |
2 |
| Improper Passing |
4 |
| Improper Signal |
2 |
| Improper Turn |
3 |
| Insurance- Failure to Maintain or Show Proof of |
4 |
| License- Driving without (2nd or Subsequent Offense) |
6 |
| Lights- Failure to Dim or Turn on |
2 |
| Minor Driver- Driving between Midnight and 5:00 am |
2 |
| Minor Driver- Passenger under 21 |
2 |
| One-Way Street – Driving the Wrong Way |
3 |
| Reckless Driving |
8 |
| Right-of-Way- Failure to Yield |
3 |
| Right-of-Way- Failure to Yield to Pedestrian |
4 |
| Right-of-Way- Failure to Yield to Pedestrian with Disability |
6 |
| Safety Zone- Driving Through |
3 |
| School Bus- Failure to Stop for |
6 |
| School Signal- Failure to Stop |
6 |
| Seat Belt- Driver |
2 |
| Seat Belt- More Passengers than Seat Belts |
2 |
| Seat Belt- Passenger |
2 |
| Special Hazard- Failure to Reduce Speed |
3 |
| Speed Content- Engaging in or Aiding / Facilitating |
12 |
| Speed Exhibition- Engaging in or Aiding / Facilitating |
5 |
| Speeding 1-4 mph over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit |
0 |
| Speeding 5-9 mph over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit |
1 |
| Speeding 10-19 mph over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit |
4 |
| Speeding 20-39 mph over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit |
6 |
| Speeding 40 mph or more over Reasonable Prudent Speed or 75 mph Speed Limit |
12 |
| Suspension System- Alteration of |
3 |
| Traffic Sign or Signal- Failure to Observe |
4 |
| Unsafe Vehicle |
2 |
| Wrong Lane |
3 |
| Wrong Side of the Road- Driving on |
4 |
If you are ticketed for a traffic offense, the experienced attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office will accompany you to your court and DMV proceedings. These hearings involve many complicated procedures we study on a daily basis. We can be by your side every step of the way.