The Missouri Driver Improvement Program prevents the points for your qualifying conviction from being assessed on your Missouri driving record. The number of points prevented depends on the specific violation.
Missouri uses a point system to track traffic violations, and accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension or revocation. The Missouri Driver Improvement Program offers a way to prevent points from being added to your record for a single qualifying conviction. Understanding how this program works can help you protect your driving privileges.
How Points Are Assessed in Missouri
When you are convicted of a traffic offense in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) assigns points to your driving record. Common violations and their point values include:
- Moving violation (general): 2 points
- Speeding (state highway): 3 points
- Speeding (municipal): 2 points
- Careless and imprudent driving: 4 points
- Driving while intoxicated (first offense): 8 points
Accumulating too many points can lead to license suspension or revocation.
How the Missouri Driver Improvement Program Prevents Points
If you complete the Missouri Driver Improvement Program and your court submits Form 4444 to the Missouri Department of Revenue, the points for your qualifying conviction are not assessed. This means the violation does not increase your total points, helping you avoid suspension thresholds. For more details on how points and the program work, visit the Missouri Department of Revenue’s driver improvement program page: Missouri Department of Revenue Driver Improvement Program.
Limitations of the Program
The Missouri Driver Improvement Program only prevents points for the qualifying conviction associated with your course enrollment. It does not:
- Remove points from prior violations
- Apply to more than one violation per enrollment
- Provide benefits if you miss the 60-day completion deadline
You may only use the program once every 36 months.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| What the DIP prevents | Points being assessed for the qualifying conviction |
| Points removed from prior violations | No |
| How many violations covered | One — the qualifying conviction |
| Deadline | Must complete within 60 days of conviction date |
| Frequency | Once every 36 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out how many points my Missouri Driver Improvement Program violation has?
The point value for your violation is set by Missouri law. You can contact the Missouri Department of Revenue or your court to confirm the exact number of points.
Does the Missouri Driver Improvement Program remove points already on my record?
No. The program only prevents points from being assessed for your qualifying conviction and does not remove points from previous violations.
Can I use the Missouri Driver Improvement Program for multiple violations at once?
No. The Missouri Driver Improvement Program applies to one qualifying conviction per enrollment.
What happens if I miss the Missouri Driver Improvement Program deadline?
If you do not complete the course within 60 days of your conviction, you may not be eligible to have points prevented for that violation.
How often can I use the Missouri Driver Improvement Program?
You may use the program once every 36 months to prevent points for a qualifying conviction.
Will completing the program clear my driving record?
No. Completing the program only prevents points for the current qualifying conviction and does not affect prior points or violations.
What if I have multiple violations from the same incident?
The program only stays the assessment of points for one conviction per enrollment. Contact your court for guidance if you have multiple violations from a single incident.