Car permit · Penalties and points
For a driver 18 or older, what is the smallest number of points within 12 months that can lead to a license suspension?
Correct answer: 4 points.
Answer options
- A6 points
- B4 points Correct
- C2 points
Why
In California, a driver 18 or older whose record reaches 4 points in 12 months (or 6 in 24 months, or 8 in 36 months) is treated as a negligent operator and can have the license suspended. Two points in a year is not enough, and 6 points is more than the minimum needed. Drivers under 18 with a provisional license face stricter limits.
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