How long does a speeding ticket stay on your driving record in Virginia?
In Virginia, a speeding ticket conviction stays on your DMV driving record for 5 years from the date of conviction. This applies to:
Speeding
Speeding 10–14 mph above the posted speed limit
Speeding 15–19 mph above the posted speed limit
Speeding 10–19 mph above the posted speed limit
During this 5-year period:
The conviction remains visible on your official DMV driver transcript
Demerit points associated with the speeding offense are applied to your record
Demerit points themselves remain active for 2 years, even though the conviction stays on record longer
Drivers looking to offset demerit points may be eligible to earn up to five safe driving points by completing a DMV-approved driver improvement clinic. NOVA DRIVING SCHOOL VA offers a Virginia DMV-approved Online Driver Improvement Clinic that meets DMV requirements for eligible drivers seeking to improve their driving record.
