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Code
VSA
Section #
Points
Code Definition
ACC
23
801
0
Financial responsibility required as a result of an uninsured accident
AEI
23
1046
2
Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
AFC
23
2082
0
Altering, forging, or counterfeiting certificates
AID
23
0671
0
Overseer of the poor
ALT
23
1704a
0
Alteration of odometer/hubometer/clock meter
AND 23 3502(a) 0 (ATV VIOLATION) Operating ATV on a VASA trail with no trail access decal
APK
23
1105
0
Additional parking regulations
ASL
23
1252(b)
0
Amber signal lamps
AT
23
3505(f)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Spark arrester required
ATA
23
3502(a)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Registration required
ATB
23
3504(b)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Dealer registration
ATC
23
3505(a)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Equipment required
ATD
23
3505(b)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Muffler required
ATE
23
3505(c)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Sales, no muffler
ATF
23
3506(b)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation along public highway
ATG
23
3506(02)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation across public highway
ATH
23
3506(03)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation on private land/water
ATI
23
3506(04)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation on public lands
ATJ
23
3506(05)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation by person less than 12 years of age
ATK
23
3506(06)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation to harass wildlife
ATL
23
3506(07)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Display of plate
ATM
23
3506(08)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operating under the influence
ATN
23
3506(09)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Careless or negligent operation
ATO
23
3506(10)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation within a cemetery
ATP
23
3506(11)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation on limited access highway
ATQ
23
3506(12)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operation on sidewalk
ATR
23
3509(a)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Altered serial number
ATS
23
3509(b)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Altered trail sign
ATT
23
3511(a)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Failure to stop and render aid at scene of accident
ATU
23
3511(b)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Failure to report an accident
ATV
23
3512
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Attempting to elude a police officer
ATW
23
3506(d)(1)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operate ATV w/exhaust system with cut out/bypass/similar device
ATX
23
3506(e)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Illegal operation of ATV by person under the age of 18
ATY
23
3506(d)(2)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Operate ATV w/spark arrester removed or modified
ATZ
23
3506(f)
0
(ATV VIOLATION) Failure to hold/exhibit safety education certificate
AU2
23
0201
0
Registration & other applications to be under oath
AUO
23
0201
0
License & driving permit applications to be under oath
AWD
23
1134
2
Consuming alcoholic beverages while driving
BBP
23
1139
0
BICYCLE - Riding on roadways and/or bicycle path improperly
BC1
23
1205
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .02% or more, 1st offense
BC2
23
1205
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .02% or more, 2nd offense
BC3
23
1205
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .02% or more, 3rd/subsequent offense
BCA
23
1140
0
BICYCLE - Carrying articles
BD
23
1136
0
BICYCLE - Application of bicycle regulations to parents and children
BDE
23
1141
0
BICYCLE - Equipment on bicycles
BDL
23
204(a)
0
Outstanding balance due for a DMV license transaction
BDR
23
204(a)
0
Outstanding balance due for a DMV registration transaction
BE
23
1307
0
Brake equipment required
BIC
23
1096(b)
0
Parent/guardian permitting child to violate T. 23, Sections 1136 thru 1141
BP
23
1453
0
Baled products
BR
23
1081(b)
2
Basic rule (speeding)
BR2
23
1205
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration, 2nd offense
BR3
23
1205
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration, 3rd/subsequent offense
BRF
23
1205
0
School bus driver - administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration, 1st offense
BRN
24
2201
0
Title 24, burning or causing to be burned solid waste
BRR
23
1138
0
BICYCLE - clinging to motor vehicles, riding on roadways and bicycle path wrong
BTR
23
1203b(a)
0
Duty to report blood test results
BTW
23
1124
2
Position of operator (behind the wheel)
BU2
23
1201(a)(1)
0
School bus driver - .02 or more BAC while operating a school bus, criminal offense, 2nd offense
BU3
23
1201(a)(1)
0
School bus driver - .02 or more BAC while operating a school bus, criminal offense, 3rd/subsequent offense
BUS
23
1201(a)(1)
0
School bus driver - Operating a school bus with a BAC of .02 or more
C04
23
4116
0
Operating CMV .04 or more BAC disqualification
C0H
23
4116
0
Disqualification for operating with .04% or more alcohol concentration while transporting hazardous materials
C41 23 1205 0 .04 or more BAC operating a commercial vehicle – first civil suspension
C42 23 1205 0 .04 or more BAC operating a commercial vehicle – second civil suspension
C43 23 1205 0 .04 or more BAC operating a commercial vehicle – third or subsequent civil suspension
CA1
23
1205
0
Admin. per se suspension for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08% or more (First Offense)
CA2
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for alcohol concentration of .08% , or more (SECOND OFFENSE)
CA3
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (THIRD OFFENSE)
CA4
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (FOURTH, or subsequent, offense)
CAH
23
1009
2
Restrictions of controlled access highways
CB1
23
4116
0
Administrative per se disqualification for operating a commercial motor vehicle with alcohol concentration of .04%, or more (FIRST offense)
CB2
23
4116
0
Administrative per se disqualification for operating a commercial motor vehicle with alcohol concentration of .04%, or more, (SUBSEQUENT offense)
CBR
23
1081(b)
2
Commercial motor vehicle being operated at a speed of 15 MPH (or more) over the speed limit - basic rule
CC1
05
2101
0
Commercial Motor Carrier violation, Group #1 (Title 5)
CC2
05
2101
0
Commercial Motor Carrier violation, Group #2 (Title 5)
CC3
05
2101
0
Commercial Motor Carrier violation, Group #3 (Title 5)
CC4
05
2101
0
Commercial Motor Carrier violation, Group #4 (Title 5)
CCC
23
671
0
Failure to obtain corrected CDL license
CCM
05
2101
0
Commercial Motor Carrier violation, Group #5 (Title 5)
CCN 05 2101 0 Commercial vehicle carrier non-compliance (suspension)
CCS
15
798
0
Suspension of Commercial Driver's License for non-payment of child support
CD1
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle driver violation, Group #1
CD2
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle driver violation, Group #2
CD3
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle driver violation, Group #3
CD8
23
4116
0
Commercial driver operating .08 or more BAC, criminal violation
CDC
23
4116
0
Commercial driver .08 or more BAC, civil
CDF
23
4110(d)
0
Falsify CDL application information or certification
CDH
23
4116
0
Disqualification for operating a commercial motor vehicle (transporting hazardous materials) while under the influence of liquor
CDI
23
1214
5
(Civil) traffic ticket for operating with an alcohol concentration of .08% or more
CDM
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle driver violation (MISCELLANEOUS)
CDO
23
4116
0
Commercial driver operating while suspended for prior CMV violations
CDR
23
0462
0
Failure to return dealer registration certificate/plates
CDS
23
4116
0
Driving a CMV while suspended or disqualified for a prior CMV violation
CDW
23
4116
0
Operating a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor (disqualification)
CEC
23
1006a
2
CMV operated on a highway - emergency closing
CES 23 4103(16)(a) 2 C/D operating a commercial vehicle 15 MPH or more above the posted speed limit.
CFE
23
4116
0
Commission of a felony while operating a commercial motor vehicle
CFH
23
4116
0
Commission of a felony while operating a commercial motor vehicle (transporting hazardous materials)
CFN
23
4116
0
Causing a fatality through the negligent operation of a commercial vehicle
CHU
07
1007
0
Title 7, failure to pay penalty for furnishing tobacco product(s) to a minor
CI2
07
1005(a)
0
Title 7, failure to pay penalty for (minor's) possession of tobacco product(s) - unlicensed individual, SECOND/SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
CIG
07
1005(a)
0
Title 7, failure to pay penalty for (minor's) possession of tobacco product(s) - unlicensed individual, FIRST OFFENSE
CIV
23
1205
0
.08% or more alcohol concentration (3rd or subsequent offense)
CJ1
23
4116a(a)
0
Operate commercial motor vehicle with .04 BAC (operator from non-reciprocating jurisdiction), 1st offense
CJ2
23
4116a(b)
0
Operate commercial motor vehicle (carrying hazardous materials) with .04 BAC (operator from non-reciprocating jurisdiction), 1st offense
CJ3
23
4116a(c)
0
Operate commercial motor vehicle with .04 BAC (operator from non-reciprocating jurisdiction), 2nd/subsequent offense
CJ4
23
4116a(d)
0
Two serious traffic violations while operating commercial motor vehicle (operator from non-reciprocating jurisdiction)
CJ5
23
4116a(d)
0
Three serious traffic violations while operating commercial motor vehicle (operator from non-reciprocating jurisdiction)
CJ6
23
4116a(e)
0
CMV used in manufacturing/distributing/dispensing a controlled substance  (operator from non-reciprocating jurisdiction)
CL
23
1250
0
Clearance lights
CLF 23 4116 0 Commercial driver leaving the scene of a fatal crash
CLH
23
4116
0
Leaving the scene of an accident while operating a commercial motor vehicle (transporting hazardous materials)
CLR
23
1081(b)
2
(Local) Commercial motor vehicle being operated at a speed of 15 MPH (or more) over the speed limit - basic rule
CLS
23
4116
0
Commercial driver leaving the scene of an accident
CM1
23
0203(a)(01)
0
Counterfeit plates and/or sticker
CM2
23
0203(a)(02)
0
Display fictitious or altered license and/or registration
CM3
23
0203(a)(03)
0
Loaning license
CM4
23
0203(a)(04)
0
Display as own license one not issued
CM5
23
0203(a)(05)
0
Permit unlawful use of license
CM6
23
0203(a)(06)
0
Fraud in obtaining or attempting to obtain documents
CM7
23
0203(a)(08)
0
Loaning identity documents to aid in applicant's attempted fraud
CM8
23
0203(a)(07)
0
Attempt to obtain or obtain any license/permit or special privilege from DMV by false information
CME
23
1399
0
Construction and maintenance equipment
CMU
23
4116
0
Convicted of two (or more) major violations while operating a commercial motor vehicle
CN
23
1091
*10
Careless and negligent driving
CNC
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle carrier non-compliance
CNF
23
1091(d)
*10
Careless and negligent driving, fatality resulting
CNL
23
4107
02
Commercial driver license required
CO
23
0671
0
Court order
CON
23
1283(b)
0
School bus converted for use
COV
23
1116
2
Clinging to other vehicles (while on motorcycle/moped)
CP
23
1121
2
Coasting prohibited
CPH
23
614(a)
2
Carrying passengers for hire, Junior Operator violation
CPL
23
1127
2
Control in presence of livestock
CPU
23
4116(e)
0
Commercial driver use of vehicle in commission of a felony involving the manufacture, distribution, or dispensing of a regulated drug, or possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a regulated drug
CR2
23
4116
0
Administrative per se disqualification for subsequent refusal to submit to BAC test
CRH
23
4116
0
Refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration while operating a commercial motor vehicle that is transporting hazardous materials
CRI
23
1208
0
(Criminal) Operation with alcohol concentration of .08% or more (3rd or subsequent offense)
CRS
23
1258
0
Child restraint system
CRT
23
4116
0
Administrative per se disqualification for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration
CS2
23
4116
0
Commercial driver convicted of 2 serious violations in 3 years
CS3
23
4116
0
Conviction of 3 serious traffic violations (while operating a commercial motor vehicle) in preceding 3 years
CSI 23 4116 0 Commercial driver leaving the scene of a crash - injury resulting
CT1
23
1205
0
Administrative per se, suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (FIRST offense)
CT2
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (SECOND offense)
CT3
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (THIRD offense)
CT4
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (FOURTH offense)
CT5
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for refusal to submit to test of alcohol concentration (FIFTH or subsequent offense)
CV1
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle equipment violation, Group #1
CV2
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle equipment violation, Group #2
CV3
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle equipment violation, Group #3
CVA
23
0677(a)
2
Operating commercial motor vehicle while disqualified (civil violation)
CVB
23
0677(b)
2
Operating commercial motor vehicle while disqualified (criminal violation)
CVC
23
0677(c)
2
Three (or more) civil violations of Title 23, Section 7 (criminal offense)
CVF
23
4116
0
Commercial driver violation resulting in fatal crash
CVM
05
2101
0
Commercial vehicle equipment violation, miscellaneous
CWD
23
4116
0
Commercial driver operating under the influence of controlled substances
CWH
23
4116
0
Commercial driver under the influence of controlled substances while transporting hazardous materials
CX1
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (FIRST offense)
CX2
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (SECOND offense)
CX3
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (THIRD offense)
CX4
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10%, or more (FOURTH offense)
CX5
23
1205
0
Administrative per se suspension for operating with an alcohol level of .10% , or more (FIFTH or subsequent offense)
DA1
23
1206
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (FIRST offense)
DA2
23
1208
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (SECOND offense)
DA3
23
1208
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (THIRD offense)
DA4
23
1208
0
(Criminal) violation of operating with an alcohol concentration of .08%, or more (FOURTH, or subsequent, offense)
DCS
23
679
2
Operating commercial motor vehicle while privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle has been suspended
DCV
23
1206
0
Operating a CMV with .04% or more BAC, first offense
DC2
23
1208
0
Operating a CMV with .04% or more  BAC, second offense
DC3
23
1208
0
Operating a CMV with .04% or more  BAC, third or subsequent offense 
DD1
23
1206
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (FIRST offense)
DD2
23
1208
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (SECOND offense)
DD3
23
1208
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (THIRD offense)
DD4
23
1208
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (FOURTH offense)
DD5
23
1208
0
Driving while under the influence of drugs (FIFTH, or subsequent, offense)
DDH
23
1040
3
Driving on divided highways
DEF
23
1221
0
Defective equipment
DEL
23
0462(a)
0
(DEALER) Cancellation of dealer's registration
DFE
23
614(a)
2
Driving for employer/employment, Junior Operator violation
DFH
23
1123
2
Driving over fire hose prohibited
DFV
23
3027
0
Diesel fuel violation
DHM 23 4116 0 Driving a CMV while disqualified or suspended for previous CMV violations - with hazardous materials
DIS
23
1223
0
Affix inspection sticker not assigned
DKR
23
0466
0
(DEALER) Failure of dealer to keep records
DLD
23
0674(b)
*10
"DLS" while suspended or revoked for a violation of Title 23, §1201
DLR 23 674 0 After 07/01/2012 "DLS" while suspended or revoked for a violation of Title 23, §1201
DLS
23
0674
*10
Driving after license/privilege suspended or revoked
DLT
23
1038
2
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
DLW 23 674 0 After 07/01/2012 "DLS" while suspended or revoked
DNH
23
4116
0
Negligent homicide while operating a CMV
DOP
23
1058
0
PEDESTRIAN - Duties of pedestrians
DOR
23
1119
2
Opening and closing vehicle doors when unsafe
DP
23
0511
0
Failing to display registration plates
DP2
23
0511
0
No display of plates (front and rear)
DPS
23
0467
0
(DEALER) Failure of dealer to report purchase and sale of vehicle
DPT
23
0512
0
Failing to display registration plates on a trailer or semi-trailer
DR
23
1031
2
Driving to the right
DRB
23
607a
0
Diversion/Reparative Board recall
DRS
23
1092
2
Damaging the road surface
DSL
23
1249
0
Directional signal lamps
DSW
23
1132
2
Driving on sidewalk
DSZ
23
1059
2
Driving through safety zone
DTE
23
1091
*10
Driving to endanger
DTP
23
3024(b)
0
Failure to obtain/display diesel permit
DTR
23
3024(b)
0
Diesel Tax Regulations
DUM
23
454
0
Dealer's use of motor vehicle(s)
DUP
23
1205(s)
0
Applied for duplicate operator's license while (civil) DUI action is pending
DUT
23
0460
0
Dealers use of temporary number plates restricted
DW1
23
1206
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 1st offense, criminal
DW2
23
1208
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 2nd offense, criminal
DW3
23
1208
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 3rd offense, criminal
DW4
23
1208
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 4th offense, criminal
DW5
23
1208
0
Driving under influence of liquor, 5th or subsequent offense, criminal
DWD
23
1206
0
Driving under the influence of drugs
DWI
23
1206
0
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, criminal
DX1
23
1206
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 1st offense, criminal
DX2
23
1208
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 2nd offense, criminal
DX3
23
1208
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 3rd offense, criminal
DX4
23
1208
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 4th offense, criminal
DX5
23
1208
0
Alcohol content of .10% or more, 5th or subsequent offense, criminal

 

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