Maryland Driver Gets VA Speeding Ticket: Will Points Transfer?
Yes, points will likely transfer to your Maryland record. Maryland and Virginia are members of the **Driver License Compact (DLC)** and **Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC)**, meaning they share conviction data.
How It Works
- You pay the VA fine = conviction recorded by VA DMV.
- VA DMV transmits conviction to MD MVA via AAMVAnet (electronic).
- MD MVA applies MD point values to the equivalent MD offense—not VA's points.
Maryland Point Assessment for Speeding
| Speed Over Limit | MD Points |
|---|
| 1–9 mph | 1 point |
| 10–19 mph | 2 points |
| 20–29 mph | 3 points |
| 30–39 mph | 4 points |
| 40+ mph | 5 points |
| Reckless Driving (VA §46.2-862: 20+ over or 85+ mph) | 6 points (MD treats as reckless) |
Consequences in Maryland
- 3–4 points: Warning letter from MVA.
- 5–7 points: Mandatory Driver Improvement Program (DIP) ($150, 4–8 hrs).
- 8–11 points: Suspension notice.
- 12+ points: Revocation.
Points stay 2 years from violation date. Insurance surcharges typically 3–5 years.
What You Can Do
- Don't just pay—consult a **VA traffic attorney**. They may reduce to a non-moving violation (e.g., "defective equipment") = **0 MD points**.
- If already paid: Request MD MVA hearing (10 days) to challenge points—rarely succeeds post-conviction.
- Check your MD record: MVA Online Services.
Virginia treats 20+ mph over as **criminal reckless driving (Class 1 Misdemeanor)**—jail possible. Never ignore a VA ticket.
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