National Law [3] Vehicle Code
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License Points Info [3] 1 - Speeding [3] 2 - Failure to Maintain Lane [3] 3 - Illegal Passing [3] 4 - Driving Under the Influence [3] 5 - Failure to Obey Traffic Control Devices [3] 6 - Driving the Wrong Way [3] 7 - Negligent Driving [3] 8 - Reckless Driving [3] 9 - Stopping on Railroad Tracks [3] 10 - Illegal Street Competition, Stunting, or Exhibition [3] 11 - Failure to Yield or Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle [3] 12 - Distracted Driving [3] 13 - Tailgating [3] 14 - Improper Turn [3] 15 - Failure to Control Speed to Avoid Collision [3] 16 - Unroadworthy Vehicle [3] 17 - Driving w/o Headlights or Signals [3] 18 - Improper or Missing Plates/Registration [3] 19 - Use of Jamming Device [3] 20 - Truck/Trailer Size Restriction [3] 21 - Load Size Restriction [3] 22 - Commercial Vehicle Inspection Authority [3] 23 - Overweight Limit [3] 24 - Log Book Violation [3] 25 - Stopping at Railroad Crossings [3] 26 - Failure to Secure Commercial Cargo [3] 27 - Commercial Vehicle Brake Violation [3] 28 - Commercial Vehicle Tire Safety Violation [3] 29 - Failure to Conduct Required Pre-Trip Inspection [3] 30 - Commercial Hours of Service Violation [3] 31 - Driving without Insurance [3] 32 - Improper License Class / Endorsement [3] 33 - Driving without a License [3] 34 - Illegal Parking [3] 35 - Reckless Evading [3] 36 - Evading an Officer [3] 37 - Hit and Run [3] 38 - Excessive Vehicle Noise [3] 39 - Impeding Traffic [3] 40 - Operating Without a Helmet [3] 41 - Refusal to take a Sobriety Test [3] 42 - Bicycle Lane Usage [3] 43 - Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle [3] 44 - Nighttime Headlight Usage [3] 45 - Non-Motor Vehicle on Highway [3] 46 - Airspace Violation [3] 47 - Seatbelt Requirement [3] 48 - Flashing Colored Lights, Sirens, and Emergency Vehicles [3] 49 - Altered Vehicle Height [3] 50 - Altered or Obstructed VIN
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[3] 16 - Unroadworthy Vehicle

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Updated Jul 25, 2026
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This section applies to all self-propelled vehicles.

Driving under any of the following conditions:

  • Having a windshield or window that is damaged or heavily cracked.
  • Having a tire that is severely deflated or has a tread thickness of less than 1.6 mm or 2/32 in.
  • Missing a tire (driving "on rims").
  • Missing a minimum of one functional red brake light and one functional headlight.
  • Under glow that is either red or blue.
  • Headlights that are not White, Xenon (Including Blue Xenon), or Yellow.
  • Window Tints that are darker than 50% on the front windows and windshield is prohibited. The rear windows and back window can be as dark as you like.
  • The vehicle may not be wider than one lane without a DOT or Police escort and oversize-signage.
  • The vehicle may not have an unsecured load that has not been fastened in or attached to the vehicle with tarps, rope, straps, netting, or chains in such a way which poses a risk of falling or flying out of the vehicle.
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Infraction
Vehicle impoundment at the officer's discretion.
Sentence: None
Points: 1
Fine: $100
Exemption
Tractors, golf carts, agricultural vehicles, construction vehicles and bicycles are exempt from this code.
Law Enforcement Vehicles are exempt from laws regarding window tint