Marion County Indianapolis Indiana Point Systems attorneys

Indiana, like most states, has adopted the traffic violations point system. Depending on the type of violation, a person will receive a certain amount of points on their record. If a person receives 12 or more points within two years, their license will be on probation. Any violation during the probation period will result in license suspension. An experienced Indiana speeding ticket defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Tony Zirkle can consult with you regarding your rights.
The Indiana point scale works as follows:

Two Point Violations:
  • 1-15 mph over speed limit
  • Illegal parking on the interstate
  • Bumper height violation
  • Muffler violation
  • No emergency equipment in commercial vehicle
  • Improper lights, reflectors or warning signals
  • Motorcycle equipment violations
  • Failing to signal
  • No flashing amber or red light on slow moving vehicle
  • Operating motorcycle without headlight

Four Point Violations:
  • 16-25 mph over the speed limit
  • Disregarding traffic signal
  • Under 18 year old riding motorcycle without helmet
  • Under 21 year old transporting, consuming, possessing alcohol in a motor vehicle
  • Equipment violation regarding brakes
  • Child restraint violations
  • Unsafe speed on bridge or elevated structure
  • Improper passing
  • Driving left of center
  • Wrong Way on one-way street
  • Lane restriction by trucks
  • Improper turn
  • Illegal U-turn
  • Unsafe start
  • Motorcycle passenger violation
  • Both hands not on handle bars of motorcycle
  • Operating 3 or more motorcycles shoulder to shoulder in a single lane
  • Driver education permit violation
  • Temporary motorcycle learner permit violation
  • Driving without ever having a valid license
  • Interlock device violation

Six Point Violations:
  • 25+ mph over the speed limit
  • Running stop sign or failing to yield
  • Disobeying Rail Road signals
  • Following too closely to next car
  • Disregarding police officer while directing traffic
  • Fail to exercise due care when dealing with pedestrians
  • Passing a school bus while loading/unloading

Eight Point Violations:
For any eight point violation, typically, there is a mandatory court hearing and/or license suspension. It may be in your best interest to consult an experienced Indiana traffic ticket defense lawyer to ensure the protection of your rights. The following will automatically result in an 8 point violation:
  • DUI, OWI, DWI
  • Drag Racing
  • Reckless Driving involving injury or property damage
  • Driving commercial vehicle without a commercial drivers license
  • Commercial vehicle failing to stop at Rail Road crossing
  • Operating commercial vehicle while disqualified
  • Operating commercial vehicle with more than .04 BAC
  • Invalid or fraudulent driving license
  • Leaving the scene of an accident (personal injury, death, property damage)
  • Operating vehicle with suspended registration
  • Obstruction of traffic causing injury or death
  • Criminal mischief with vehicle
  • Criminal recklessness with vehicle

The Law Offices of Tony Zirkle can assist you in defending any and all traffic citations issued against you. If you’ve been accused of a traffic violation, an experienced Indiana traffic defense attorney can advise you of your legal rights. Call the Law Offices of Tony Zirkle for information to set up a consultation.









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