QandAs: Autos

How long does an Accident, DUI or Ticket stay on my driving record in Louisiana?

Answer:
If you live in Louisiana, or if you are planning to

move to that state, you might want to know some things about Louisiana driving records and what impact traffic violations might have on them.

The Louisiana DMV (called Office of Motor Vehicles in Louisiana) website link for the Louisiana Driver's Guide tells about penalties for DUI convictions. Some of those penalties include criminal and even felony criminal record, depending on the number of convictions.

According to the Guide, accidents, tickets and simiilar traffic violations remain on a driver's record for a period of five years. DUI or DWI convictions remain on a driver's record for ten years.

Visit the Louisiana DMV's FAQ page for more specifics about DUI/DWI convictions.

For further details contact the Louisiana DMV office at:

Contact link

Learn about the Louisiana Driving Laws.


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