QandAs: Autos

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

Answer:
If you are planning to move to Mississippi, you probably

will want to learn some things about the Mississippi driving records, and what impact traffic violations and convictions might have on those records.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety maintains Mississippi driving records and manages other driver and motor vehicle issues.

It is not clear just how long accidents, DUI or other traffic violations remain on a Mississippi driving record, but most states keep serious convictions like DUI on the driving record for ten years or more. Other, less serious convictions, are typically kept on the driving record for three years or more.

For more information, visit the Mississippi DPS website, and do a search on "driving record", which will bring you to a list of topics and FAQ links relating to that topic.

Learn about the Mississippi Driving Laws.


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