Michigan utilizes a point system to track driving infractions. Accumulating a certain number of points on a driving record within a specific timeframe can lead to license suspension. The number of points required to trigger a suspension is not fixed but escalates with repeated offenses and higher-severity violations. The accumulation of twelve points within a two-year period typically results in license suspension.
This system serves as a deterrent against reckless driving and promotes safer road conditions. It also allows for graduated penalties, where drivers with minor infractions receive less severe consequences than those with multiple or serious violations. Historically, the point system evolved to provide a more objective and consistent method for addressing traffic violations compared to subjective assessments.