how to prevent moving violations
A moving violation refers to any breach of traffic laws that occurs while a vehicle is in motion. This is in contrast to non-moving violations, which typically involve illegal activities while a vehicle is stationary, such as parking infractions.
OFM maintains driving records for all persons who
possess a U.S. State Department driver’s license. A point
system has been developed similar to those used by
individual states to record traffic (moving) violations.
Anyone who receives a traffic ticket that carries a fine
is expected to either pay the fine or to contest the
ticket in local traffic court. If the individual wishes to go
to court, the Department will request that applicable
immunities be waived by the relevant mission so that
the mission member may appear in court to contest the
ticket. Please note that the mission must expressly waive
in writing the mission member’s immunity before he/she
may contest a ticket issued for a moving violation.
The Point system:
Accumulating eight points in a two-year period on
your driving record is cause for review and possible
administrative action. A 12-point accumulation within
a two-year period will cause your license and driving
privileges to be suspended. Habitual violation of traffic
laws and/or driving on a suspended driver’s license will
result in the revocation of driving privileges. If necessary,
the United States may request the departure of any
diplomat who demonstrates a serious disregard for U.S.
law or public safety.
Listed below are the types of moving violations and the
points assigned to them in accordance with the OFM
point system:
SPEEDING:
20-mph or more over the speed limit ==>4 points
10-mph to 19-mph over the limit ==> 3 points
1-mph to 9-mph over the speed limit==>2 points
RECKLESS DRIVING:
All violations ==>8 points
HIT AND RUN:
Failure to stop and identify yourself
at the scene of an accident ==>8 points
IMPROPER TURNS:
All violations ==>2 points
SIGNS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES:
Driving through a stop sign ==>3 points
Driving through a red light ==>3 points
SEAT BELTS:
Not wearing a seat belt ==>1 point
Child not in a restraining seat or belt==>3 points
FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY:
All violations ==>2 points
LANE CHANGING:
Improper lane changing ==>2 points
Failure to keep in proper lane ==>2 points
RIGHT OF WAY:
Failure to yield at a posted sign ==>2 points
PASSING:
Passing on the wrong side ==>2 points
Failure to signal intention to pass ==>2 points
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