Rhode Island assigns points to moving violation convictions on your driving record. Common point values include 2 points for minor speeding, 4 points for major speeding, 4 points for failure to stop, and 5 to 6 points for reckless driving or eluding. Points stay on your record for 3 years for assessment purposes. Drivers who accumulate 12 or more points within 3 years face mandatory suspension separate from any individual offense penalty. The points system also affects insurance premiums independently of the underlying conviction record. Defense work focused on reducing tickets to non-moving violations prevents both the points and the insurance impact.
