In most states, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and insurance companies use a point system to keep track of your traffic violations and accidents. The DMV points hit your record when you receive a ticket for speeding or other illegal maneuvers out on the road. If you accumulate a certain number of points on your DMV record your drivers license may be suspended or revoked. Points vary depending on the severity of the incident. A speeding ticket may only be one point while a DUI conviction could result in six points. Each state has their own system.