| SPEEDING (mph over posted limit) | |
| 1-10 or unspecified speed |
|
| 11-20 | 4 |
| 21-30 | 6 |
| 31-40 | 8 |
| Over 40 | 11 |
| Reckless Driving, a criminal misdemeanor | 5 |
| Failing to Stop for School Bus | 5 |
| Following Too Closely (tailgating) | 4 |
| Inadequate Brakes | 4 |
| Failing to Yield Right of Way | 3 |
| Disobeying Traffic Control
Signal, Violation involving traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign |
3 |
| Railroad Crossing Violation | 3 |
| Improper Passing Unsafe lane change, Improper lane use, | 3 |
| Leaving Scene of Accident
(property damage or Animal injury) |
3 |
| Safety Restraint Violation involving person under age 16 | 3 |
| Inadequate Brakes (while driving employers' vehicle) | 2 |
| No hands-free device (while talking, texting or holding a device) | 5 |
| Any other moving violation | 2 |
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