Frequently Asked Questions - Tickets and Points

Information 24/7 – If you have questions about a ticket, suspension, or revocation on your Missouri driver record, you may now call our new interactive voice response system at (573) 526-2407 - available 24 hours a day, 7days a week.

Why is my driving privilege suspended, revoked, or denied?

There are a number of reasons why your driver license may be suspended, revoked, or denied. You can find out why you are suspended, revoked, or denied from the letter(s) you received or by contacting our office.

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Can I check my driver record?

Call (573) 526-2407 to find out about non-personal information such as traffic tickets and suspension/revocation-related information. You may also get a copy of your driver record (see Driver Records).

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When can my driving privilege be reinstated?

Since there are several ways a person’s driver license can be suspended, revoked, or denied, there are different reinstatement requirements. Click here for an outlined list of ways a person can be suspended, revoked, or denied and how you can get your driver license reinstated.

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Am I eligible for a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP)?

If you cannot get your driver license back, but you need to drive for employment or other important matters, you may apply for a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP). You may get an LDP unless you have certain convictions or losses of license on your driver record. Some convictions or loss of license are so serious that an LDP may not be granted. Check out our Limited Driving Privilege page for reasons why you may not be eligible for an LDP.

NOTE: A person cannot obtain an LDP to drive a commercial motor vehicle.

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Where and how do I apply for a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP)?

You need to fill out an Application for Limited Driving Privilege (LDP). For more information about an LDP, check out our Limited Driving Privilege page. If you have any questions about the application, please call (573) 751-4475, or email dlbmail@dor.mo.gov.

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Where do I appeal the suspension, revocation, or denial of my driver license?

You may appeal a driver license suspension, revocation, or denial in the circuit court of the county where you live within 30 days after the notice of suspension, revocation, or denial is issued.

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Do I have to test after I am reinstated?

You are required to retest upon reinstatement for a point revocation or upon reinstatement for a point suspension or denial if your driver license expired during the suspension, revocation, or denial period and has been expired for more than six months.

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How can I drive when under suspension, revocation, or denial?

You cannot drive while your driver license is suspended, revoked, or denied unless you apply for and receive a Limited Driving Privilege. For more information, check out our Limited Driving Privilege page.

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How do I pay my reinstatement fee?

You must submit the reinstatement fee to the Missouri Department of Revenue (Department) central office by one of the following methods:

You cannot pay your reinstatement fee at a license office.

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Did you receive my reinstatement requirements; i.e., fee, SR-22 filing, or Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installation/maintenance notification?

Please call our office at (573) 526-2407 to find out if your documents have been received or send an email to dlbmail@dor.mo.gov.

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Did you receive the court order to remove the ticket from my record?

Please call our office at (573) 526-2407 to find out if the court order has been received or send an email to dlbmail@dor.mo.gov.

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Am I eligible for a Restricted Driving Privilege (RDP)?

The Department only issues Restricted Driving Privileges (RDP) for first-time alcohol point suspensions. You must serve the first 30 days of the point suspension and file proof of liability insurance with the Driver License Bureau (i.e., SR-22 form).

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What is an SR-22 insurance filing?

Proof of financial responsibility, commonly filed as an SR-22. Contact your local insurance company or agent for information regarding this form. You must file and maintain proof of financial responsibility for two years from the date your license suspension, revocation, or denial began. If you do not, your driving privilege will be suspended, revoked, or denied for the remainder of the two-year period.

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Do I still need my SR-22?

You need to file the SR-22 for two years from the starting date of your point suspension, revocation, or denial.

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What is an Ignition Interlock Device (IID), and do I need one?

If you have been convicted more than once for driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving with a blood alcohol concentration level (BAC), or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), you are required to have an IID installed on any vehicle you operate. It must be maintained for six months following the reinstatement date.

For information on IID requirements, click here.

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How long do I need to keep an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on my vehicle?

If you are required to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed on your vehicle, the IID must be maintained for six months from the reinstatement date. You must report to a certified IID vendor each month for maintenance to ensure the device is working properly.

In the case that you have a Limited Driving Privilege (LDP) and an IID installed, the IID must be maintained for the duration of the LDP.

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How many points go on my record when I get a ticket?

You may refer to the Point System Violation Description TableAdobe Acrobat PDF to find the point value of most tickets.

How many points do I have on my record?

Please call (573) 526-2407 to find out how many points you have on your record or send an email to dlbmail@dor.mo.gov.

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When can tickets be removed from my record?

To determine when a particular ticket may be removed from your record, please refer to administrative rule 12 CSR 10-24.050.

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How can I request an old ticket be removed from my record?

You may submit a request (including your full name and Missouri driver license number or social security number) to have old tickets purged from your record using one of the following methods:

NOTE: A ticket is not eligible to be removed if it "supports" an existing administrative suspension/revocation/denial action against the driver, or if it otherwise must remain on the record in accordance with state law.

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Where can I find information regarding a Driving Improvement Program (DIP) to reduce the points for a ticket?

In certain cases, the court or the Fine Collections Center may authorize you to complete a Driver Improvement Program (DIP) in order to reduce the points on your driver record for a ticket. For information regarding acceptable Driver Improvement Program (DIP) providers, please visit the Missouri Driver Improvement Program web site.

After completing the DIP course, you or the program may mail the completion form to the following address:

Missouri Department of Revenue
301 West High Street - Room 470
PO Box 200
Jefferson City, MO, 65105-0200

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What is your mailing address, location, and office hours?

Visit our Contact Information page for the mailing address, office location, and office hours.

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