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SAFE DRIVER PLAN

POINT SYSTEM

Point system is applicable to drivers who are required to hold a valid CDL and applies while driving either
their personal or District vehicle unless otherwise noted.

VIOLATION DESCRIPTIONS Points
At fault accident resulting in a fatality 19
Careless Driving 3
Crossing private property to avoid a traffic control device 3
Driving on the wrong side of the road 3

Driving too fast for conditions 4
Driving while impaired (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI) (alcohol or 19
narcotics/drugs), or driving with unlawful blood alcohol level (DUBAL)
Driving while license is Suspended, Expired, Revoked, or Disqualified (Points assigned 4
when occurring in private vehicle only)
Failing to activate lights and/or stop arm when loading or unloading students 5
Failing to have vehicle under control 3
Failing to observe any traffic control device or sign 4
Failure to self-report any citation (District Owned/Operated or personal vehicle) 3
Failure to self-report invalid Driver’s License or Medical Examiners Certificate 3
Failure to self-report accident (District Owned/Operated Vehicle only) 3
Failing to stop or yield the right of way at a railroad crossing 19
Driving around/through railroad crossing gate or barrier without proper authorization 19
Failing to yield – entering through highway 3
Failure to yield the right-of-way 3
Falsification of information (including but not limited to accident report, court documents, 8
citation or documents related to driver’s license, etc.)
Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer 19
Following too close to another vehicle 3
Improper backing 3
Improper lane change or turn 3
Improper stop or passing 3
Leaving scene of accident (with injuries and/or death) {Felony} 19
Leaving scene of accident (with or without property damage) 5
Not wearing a seat belt and/or improperly wearing a seat belt 9
Operating Motor Vehicle with Obscure/Deface/Expired or No Tag or Registration 3
Passing a stopped school bus whose red loading and unloading lights are flashing and whose stop 12
arm is out.

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