Missouri Points Chart: Points for Each Traffic Violation

Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Billy Forte

The Missouri points chart in RSMo 302.302 and DOR Form 899 gives each traffic violation a set value, from 1 point for a city stop-sign ticket to 12 points for offenses such as driving while suspended. Speeding is 3 points under state law and 2 under a city or county ordinance, and a court can add 2 points when someone is hurt or property is damaged. Points go on your record only after a conviction.

Key Facts

Official list: DOR Form 899, “Revised 08-2026,” matches the values in RSMo 302.302. See what Form 899 is.
Speeding: 3 points under state law, 2 under an ordinance, at any speed. See the full chart.
Unlisted moving violations: 2 points, including following too closely. See two-point violations.
Twelve-point offenses: driving while suspended, a second DWI and leaving the scene under state law. See twelve-point offenses.
Add-on: a court can certify 2 more points for injury or damage. See the 2-point add-on.

What Form 899 Is

Form 899 is the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) list of violation descriptions and the points each one carries. The copy we read is marked “Revised 08-2026.”

The point values come from RSMo 302.302. Form 899 shows how each conviction “will appear on the Missouri driver record.”

Form 899 also has a catch-all rule. It says, “Any moving violation not listed will be assessed two points.”

The Full Missouri Points Chart

This chart lists every point value we confirmed in RSMo 302.302 and Form 899. Points are assessed “only after a conviction or forfeiture of collateral.”

Violation	Points
Speeding	3 under state law; 2 under a county or city ordinance
Moving violation not listed in the law	2
Following too closely	2
Stop sign under a city ordinance, no accident	1
Careless and imprudent (Form 899 “Careless & Imprudent”)	2
Careless and imprudent under 304.016, subsection 4	4 under state law; 2 under an ordinance
Failure to maintain financial responsibility (insurance)	4
Knowingly letting an unlicensed person drive	4
Endangering a highway worker or emergency responder	4
Failing to stop for a school bus (since Aug. 28, 2026)	5
First DWI conviction	8
Second or later DWI-type conviction	12
Driving while suspended or revoked	12
Leaving the scene of an accident	12 under state law; 6 under an ordinance
Felony involving a motor vehicle	12
Aggravated endangerment of a highway worker or emergency responder	12
Form 899 “Stunt/Reckless Driving Felony”	12
Injury or property damage caused by a listed violation	2 more, if the court certifies it

Our pillar guide to Missouri driver license points explains how these values add up over time.

State Law or Local Ordinance

Several lines give two values. The higher one applies when you are convicted under state law. The lower one applies under a county or city ordinance.

One act can be charged both ways. The statute says that points “may be assessed for either violation but not for both.”

Who wrote the ticket does not set the value. The law you are convicted under does. The court handling your ticket can tell you which law applies.

Speeding on the Chart

Speeding has no speed tiers. Form 899 lists “Speeding (More than 5 MPH over the posted limit) 3 2 2.” It lists “Excessive Speeding” with the same 3 2 2 values.

So a ticket for a small overage and a ticket for a large one carry the same points. The class of the offense can change with speed under RSMo 304.010, but the points do not.

Our guide to speeding ticket points covers speeding in full.

Two-Point Violations

Two points is the default for moving violations. Form 899 introduces a list with the words, “The following violation descriptions (as they will appear on the Missouri driver record) are assessed two points.”

That list includes “Following too Close.” It also includes “Inattent/Negl/Careless Dr.”

The statute sets the same default. A moving violation of a state law or a local ordinance not listed elsewhere is 2 points. Vehicle equipment violations are left out of that rule.

City stop-sign tickets are the one exception below 2. A city stop-sign violation “where no accident is involved” is 1 point.

Careless and Imprudent Driving on the Chart

Careless and imprudent driving has two lines on Form 899:

“Careless & Imprudent”: 2 points.
“Careless & Imprudent 304.016”: 4 points.

The statute gives 4 points (state law) or 2 points (ordinance) to careless and imprudent driving “in violation of subsection 4 of section 304.016.” The exact charge on your conviction decides which line applies.

The general duty of care is in RSMo 304.012, headed “Motorists to exercise highest degree of care.” For more on the charge, see our guide to careless and imprudent driving.

Steps for finding your own violation on the Missouri points chart, from the charge on your papers to your running total

Four- and Five-Point Violations

Four points apply to these convictions:

Failure to maintain financial responsibility. Form 899 lists “Fail To Produce Insurance ID” at 4.
Knowingly letting an unlicensed driver operate a vehicle.
Endangering a highway worker or emergency responder.
Careless and imprudent driving under 304.016, under state law.

Five points is a new value. RSMo 302.302 added 5 points for failing to stop for a school bus that is receiving or discharging students. It took effect on Aug. 28, 2026.

Eight- and Twelve-Point Offenses

A first DWI conviction is 8 points. A second or later conviction of the DWI-related offenses the statute lists, “however combined,” is 12.

Twelve points also apply to:

Driving with a suspended or revoked license before your privilege is restored.
Leaving the scene of an accident under state law (6 under an ordinance).
Any felony involving the use of a motor vehicle.
Aggravated endangerment of a highway worker or emergency responder.

Form 899 also lists “Stunt/Reckless Driving Felony” at 12 points. One 12-point conviction alone reaches the 12-in-12-months revocation level.

The 2-Point Add-On

Some convictions carry more than their chart value. RSMo 302.302.3 says, “An additional two points shall be assessed when personal injury or property damage results.”

The add-on applies to violations listed in subdivisions (1) to (13) of the point list. The reporting court must find it “warranted” and certify it.

So a 3-point state speeding conviction that caused property damage can reach 5 points. The extra 2 points only apply when the court certifies them.

Using the Chart With the Action Levels

The chart tells you what one conviction adds. RSMo 302.304 tells you what the DOR does with your total:

4 points in 12 months: a point accumulation advisory letter.
8 points in 18 months: a suspension.
12 in 12, 18 in 24 or 24 in 36 months: a revocation.

Here is the math. A 4-point insurance conviction and a 3-point state speeding conviction add up to 7. One more 2-point conviction inside 18 months brings the total to 9, which passes the 8-point level.

Our guide to license suspension for points covers what happens next.

Which Chart Lines the DIP Can Cover

The Driver Improvement Program (DIP) ties to certain lines on the chart. When a court orders it and verifies it, RSMo 302.302.5 accepts the DIP “in lieu of the assessment of points” for one ticket.

It can apply to speeding, the careless and imprudent line, unlisted moving violations and the 2-point add-on. It does not apply to DWI, driving while suspended, leaving the scene, no insurance or felonies. Anyone who has or must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) cannot use it in any vehicle.

Tickets From Other States

The chart also applies to some tickets written outside Missouri. The DOR Tickets and Points FAQ says out-of-state and federal-property convictions are posted to your Missouri driver record.

The FAQ adds, “The point value is determined by the violation conviction code.” So the line that matches the conviction code sets the points.

What the Chart Does Not Cover

Form 899 has no entry for failure to appear in court. A missed court date or unpaid ticket on a moving violation can still lead to a license suspension under a separate law, RSMo 302.341. Our guide to failure to appear covers that rule.

Vehicle equipment violations are also outside the 2-point default. The statute leaves them out of the moving-violation rule.

Where to Confirm a Value

If you are not sure which line fits your conviction, ask the DOR. The FAQ says to call 573-526-2407 to find out how many points you have, or to email [email protected].

Our guide on how to check points covers each way to reach the DOR and order your record.

A key to reading a Missouri points chart line, from the violation description to the 2-point add-on

What We Found on the Official Pages

On the DOR and statute pages we checked on October 27, 2026, the Form 899 values matched RSMo 302.302. Three details stood out.

First, Form 899 has two careless and imprudent lines, at 2 and 4 points. The statute names only the 304.016 line, at 4 (state) or 2 (ordinance).

Second, Form 899 has no speed tiers. Both “Speeding” and “Excessive Speeding” carry the same values.

Third, the school bus line is new. RSMo 302.302 added it at 5 points on Aug. 28, 2026.

Common Mistakes

Each mistake below is checked against the statute or Form 899:

Adding points for higher speed. Speeding has one value at any speed.
Giving following too closely its own value. Form 899 puts it in the 2-point list.
Using one value for every careless and imprudent charge. Form 899 has a 2-point line and a 4-point line.
Assuming a stop sign is always 1 point. Only a city stop-sign ticket with no accident is 1 point.
Counting both a state and a local charge. Points go on for one, not both.
Forgetting the add-on. Injury or damage can add 2 points if the court certifies it.

How Requirements Can Vary

Missouri’s point values, suspension levels and Driver Improvement Program rules come from Missouri law (RSMo 302.302 and 302.304) and apply statewide. Whether a court orders the DIP for your ticket, and how your case is handled, is up to the court on your ticket. Fines and court costs depend on the court and the charge.

Laws, forms and court practice can change. Check your ticket, any court order, the Missouri DOR website and the Missouri Revised Statutes before you enroll or pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Missouri points chart?

It is the list of point values in RSMo 302.302, which the DOR prints on Form 899. Each line shows how many points a conviction adds to your driving record.

How many points is careless and imprudent driving in Missouri?

Form 899 lists “Careless & Imprudent” at 2 points and “Careless & Imprudent 304.016” at 4. Under an ordinance, the 304.016 line is 2 points.

How many points is driving while suspended in Missouri?

Driving with a suspended or revoked license is 12 points. That one conviction meets the 12-in-12-months revocation level.

How many points is following too closely?

Form 899 lists “Following too Close” among the violations assessed two points. It is 2 points.

How many points is a stop sign ticket?

A city stop-sign ticket with no accident is 1 point. Other stop-sign convictions are 2 points.

Can a court add points to a chart value?

Yes. A court can certify 2 more points when a listed violation causes personal injury or property damage.

Is the chart the same for every Missouri court?

Yes. The values come from state law and apply statewide. What changes the value is whether you are convicted under state law or a local ordinance.

Conclusion

The Missouri points chart gives each conviction a fixed value, and the law you are convicted under can change it. Check the exact charge on your papers, then find its line on Form 899. If the court on your ticket has ordered the DIP, it can keep that one ticket’s points off your record. Take the Missouri Driver Improvement Program online once the court’s order is in place.

Sources

Billy Forte is the owner of Driving Logic, a driver improvement course provider serving Missouri and other U.S. states.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Driver Improvement Program rules, point values, fines and penalties depend on your ticket, court and case facts, and they can change. Use official Missouri DOR, Missouri Revised Statutes and court sources, and consult a qualified Missouri attorney for advice about your own case.