Iowa Speeding & License Suspension: Points System Explained

Iowa has no single speed threshold for automatic license revocation. Instead, it uses a point system:

• Speeding 1–5 mph over: 1 point
• 6–10 mph over: 2 points
• 11–15 mph over: 3 points
• 16–20 mph over: 4 points
• 21+ mph over: 5 points
• Reckless driving: 6 points
• DUI/OUI: 6 points + mandatory revocation

Suspension/Revocation Thresholds

• 20 points in 12 months → 60-day suspension.
• 30 points in 24 months → 1-year revocation.
• Habitual violator (3+ major offenses in 6 years) → 6-year revocation.

Points drop off after 12 months. Defensive driving courses can reduce points (once per 5 years). Check Iowa DOT for current schedule.