The following is a breakdown of the point system the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles uses in determining whether to suspend your license:
DUI (alcohol or drugs): 12 points
DWAI: 8 points
Leaving an accident scene: 12 points
Speet contests: 12 points
Reckless driving: 8 points
Failure to yield right-of-way: 4 points
Speeding 5 to 9 mph over limit: 1 point
Speeding 10 to 19 mph over limit: 4 points
Speeding 20 to 39 mph over limit: 8 points
Speeding 40+ mph over limit: 12 points
Failure to show proof of insurance: 4 points
Improper passing: 4 points
Failure to stop for a school bus: 6 points
Driving on wrong side of road: 4 points
Failure to maintain or show proof of insurance: 4 points
Improper passing: 4 points
Failure to observe traffic sign or signal: 4 points
Improper turn: 3 points
Driving through safety zone: 3 points
Driving in wrong lane or direction on one-way street: 3 points
Failure to signal or improper signal: 2 points
Failure to yield to emergency vehicle: 4 points
Improper backing: 2 points
Failure to dim or turn on lights: 2 points
Operating an unsafe vehicle: 2 points