How Many Points Does the Missouri Driver Improvement Program (DIP) Prevent?
The Missouri Driver Improvement Program prevents the points from being assessed on your Missouri driving record for the qualifying traffic conviction. The specific number of points prevented depends on the violation.
How Missouri Points Work
Missouri uses a point system to track traffic violations. Points are assessed against your driving record when you are convicted of a traffic offense. Accumulating too many points can result in license suspension or revocation.
Common point values for violations include:
Violation | Points |
Moving violation (general) | 2 points |
Speeding (state highway) | 3 points |
Speeding (municipal) | 2 points |
Careless and imprudent driving | 4 points |
DWI (first offense) | 8 points |
What the DIP Does
When you complete the Missouri Driver Improvement Program and your court submits Form 4444 to the Missouri Department of Revenue, the points for the qualifying conviction are stayed — meaning they are not assessed against your record.
This prevents the violation from adding to your point total, which helps you avoid suspension thresholds.
What the DIP Does Not Do
The DIP prevents points from being assessed on the qualifying conviction only. It does not:
Remove points already on your record from prior violations
Apply to multiple violations at once
Guarantee the benefit if you miss the 60-day deadline
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
What the DIP prevents | Points being assessed for the qualifying conviction |
Points removed from prior violations | No |
How many violations covered | One — the qualifying conviction |
Deadline | Must complete within 60 days of conviction date |
Frequency | Once every 36 months |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know how many points my violation carries? The number of points for your specific violation is determined by Missouri law. Contact the Missouri Department of Revenue or your court if you want to know the exact point value for your violation.
Will completing the DIP clear my driving record entirely? No. The DIP prevents points from being assessed for the qualifying conviction only. It has no effect on points already on your record from prior convictions.
What if I have multiple violations from the same incident? The Driver Improvement Program stays the assessment of points for one conviction per enrollment. Contact your court if you have questions about how multiple violations from the same incident are handled.