The driver can appear at the hearing and argue the validity of the suspension. The driver then has three options after receiving a proposed suspension notice: The notice will indicate the possible length of suspension and an administrative hearing date to contest the suspension. Getting 12 points in a single year will result in a notice of proposed suspension. Drivers who are at least 18 years old will receive a warning letter after receiving six points in a year. The accumulation of too many points will result in license suspension but the penalties and limits differ for minors and adults.Īdults.
Consequences of Accumulating Too Many Points Violations occurring in commercial vehicles are typically assigned higher point values. Speeding 46 or more miles per hour over the limitįailure to obey traffic instructions (signs and signals)Ĭontributing to crash with property damage Speeding 36 to 45 miles per hour over the limit Speeding 26 to 35 miles per hour over the limit Speeding 16 to 25 miles per hour over the limit Speeding 6 to 15 miles per hour over the limit Speeding 1 to 5 miles per hour over the limit Traffic violations in Tennessee are assigned the following point values. Drivers who reach a certain number of points may face suspension or other penalties. In an effort to maintain highway safety, Tennessee records the traffic violations of each license holder in to identify drivers who have "continuous disrespect for traffic laws and disregard for the safety of other persons." The state keeps track of violations using a point system called "Tennessee's Driver Improvement Program (DIP)." The number of points assigned to a violation depends on the severity of the offense.