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Is There A Points System in Vermont?
Many states have a points system that they use when it comes to state residents and their driver’s licenses. Vermont is one of these states. In the event that the Vermont Judicial Bureau finds you guilty of committing a traffic violation, you will get points on your driving record. The amount of points that you get on your driving record vary depending on the type of traffic violation you were found to have committed. In Vermont, they look at how many points you have gotten over the past two years to determine appropriate punishments.
Vermont Traffic Violations
As previously stated, you get different amounts of points for different traffic violations. Two-point violations are the least serious kind of traffic violations. You can receive two points on your driving record for violations such as:
- Driving without a license
- Not yielding the right of way at an intersection
- Running a stop sign or red light
- Driving without insurance
- Driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage
Three-point violations are more serious. You can get three points on your driving record for violations like illegally passing another vehicle or following another car too closely. Failing to obey a police officer and failure to yield to a pedestrian’s right of way are four-point violations. Five-point violations include texting while driving, illegally passing a school bus, and failure to yield to emergency vehicles. 10-point violations are the most serious and include driving a car without the owner’s permission, attempting to elude the police, and leaving the scene of an accident you’re involved in.
How to Pay Traffic Tickets in Vermont
As you likely already know, you are essentially admitting guilt when you pay your Vermont traffic ticket. However, Vermont uses the terms pleading ‘admitted’ or ‘no contest’ when the state is discussing someone paying their traffic ticket. In any case, you can pay for your traffic ticket online in Vermont here. You can also deliver traffic ticket payments in person to the following address:
White River Junction, VT 05001
You can also pay for your Vermont traffic ticket by mail. Just mail your payment to:
White River Junction, VT 05001
If you intend to pay your traffic ticket online, you can do so using a credit card. You will also have to pay a convenience fee for using your credit card to pay for this, though.
License Suspension in Vermont
In the event that you get 10 or more points on your driving record within the span of two years, your driver’s license will be suspended. You will have to fulfill all required reinstatement requirements and receive written notification of reinstatement from the Vermont DMV to get your driving privileges restored to you. Some common requirements for reinstatement include:
- Submit a proof of insurance form
- Retake and pass the driving skills and knowledge tests
- Satisfy any court requirements
- Pay reinstatement fee or fees
- Obtain medical clearance
- Complete alcohol courses as required by the courts (if applicable)