The actual traffic violation will always be noted on your driving record, however, the license points are not permanent. This is important because your points total will have an impact on your auto insurance premiums and the possibility of a license suspension. The process for getting points removed from your driving record in South Carolina is incredibly simple: you just have to wait. Half of the points you receive for a traffic infraction will be removed in 1 year, with the other half falling off your record after the 2nd year.