"Points" are assessed to your driving record by the State of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. In other words,
the DMV. Each time you pay or plead guilty to a traffic ticket for a moving violation such as speeding or
running a red light, the DMV "punishes" you by placing Demerit Points on your driving record. These points remain on
your record for one year from the time they are placed on your record. Each type of infraction is assigned a specific
amount of "points". For example, failing to stop at a stop sign is a four point violation.
Having these "points" on your driving record can cause problems in many areas of your life. For instance,
insurance companies often increase your premium rates based on the amount of points you have. Also, employers often
request a driving history report during the application process and in some cases having "points" can preclude someone from
getting the job. In addition, the DMV keeps track of your "points" and if you receive twelve or more "points" in any
twelve month period they will suspend your driver's license.
It is important to understand that these difficulties are IN ADDITION TO any fines, traffic school or other requirements
which may be placed on you by the Courts. The Court which handles the prosecution of your traffic ticket and the DMV
are completely separate. One has no control over the other.
We help you with both the DMV and the Court. This is done by negotiating your MOVING violation down to a NON-MOVING
violation, such as a parking ticket. This "gets rid of" your points because the DMV is not concerned with NON-MOVING
violations. Once your "speeding" ticket becomes a "parking ticket" the DMV does not find out about it because a parking
ticket is a zero point violation and does not trigger DMV involvement.
