What could happen if you receive 12 or more points within a year?

Receiving 12 or more points on your driving record within a year typically results in the loss of your driving privileges for a significant period, which may be up to a year in New Mexico. This point system is designed to encourage safe driving and penalize repeated traffic violations. When a driver accumulates points, it indicates a pattern of unsafe behaviors that can lead to more severe consequences if not addressed. Losing your license serves as a motivation for drivers to improve their driving habits, as maintaining a clean record is crucial for retaining their driving privileges.

In this context, being fined, having to retake a driving test, or being put on probation may occur under different circumstances, but the specific consequence of reaching the 12-point threshold is the suspension of the license, emphasizing the seriousness with which traffic violations are treated.