The traffic court judge has nothing to do with the assessment of points and cannot order that the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (or the equivalent agency for out of state motorists) refrain from giving you points if you are convicted.

For a detailed explanation of Virginia's DMV points system, click here.

For a detailed explanation of how the Virginia DMV determines when to place you on Probation or Suspend your License for Excessive Demerit Points, click here.