DMV Point System

Minnesota's Safe and Sober Campaign

Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) does not enforce a so-called "point system" for driver infractions and improvement. Your license can be suspended, revoked, or cancelled under certain conditions, though.

Instead, the drivers and vehicle owners of Minnesota must comply with the terms of the Minnesota Safe and Sober Campaign. Minnesota's Office of Traffic and Safety enforcement programs all fall under this campaign.

The Minnesota Safe and Sober Campaign consists of the following components:

• The Challenge Program, aimed at recognizing law enforcement agencies that successfully reduce traffic deaths and injuries through their efforts.

• A Grant Program, which increases traffic enforcement and community outreach for Minnesota law enforcement agencies.

• Other programs, including "enforcement saturations" and seatbelt safety promotion.

• Law Enforcement Liaisons, who work with local agencies on traffic enforcement and other issues.

• Operation Nighttime Concentrated Alcohol Patrol (NightCAP), aimed at preventing impaired driving and alcohol-related traffic deaths in Minnesota.

• Saved by the Belt Program, which promotes wearing seatbelts, and the protection they provide.

Minnesota also offers Driver Improvement and DWI Clinics among its training classes.

Check Your Driver's License Status

If you need or want to check the status of your driver’s license, you might be able to order a driving record report. This record will spell out if your driver’s license is currently valid. Should your license have been revoked or suspended, the report will indicate that according to what’s on record at the DVS. This report will also show points against your license and, in some cases, information on any accidents you have had.

Other Reasons for Suspension

Minnesota DVS advises that at-risk drivers are not necessarily limited to young or old motorists. Among the health conditions that may create an at-risk situation:

• Stroke or arthritis, which could cause an inability to tightly grip the steering wheel, reduced strength, an inability to transfer your foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal, or difficulty looking over your shoulder.

• Various forms of dementia, which could cause a reduced reaction ability and reduced decision-making ability.

• Severe eye ailments, which lessen your ability to view and focus, depending on different conditions, such as darkness or glare.

• Medications that cause side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dizziness, muscle relaxation, or more.

• Hearing loss that could prohibit your ability to hear some sounds.