Updated October 2, 2026.
Louisiana does not use a numerical driver’s license points system. If you are looking for ways to “remove points” after a Louisiana speeding ticket, the practical issue is how the case affects your driving record, insurance, and license status.
Let us handle your Louisiana traffic ticket. Send us your ticket for review. Our attorneys assess the charge, explain the available options, and handle the court work covered by your representation. We work to protect your driving record and save you time.
A ticket is an allegation; a conviction and a license action are different matters. Our attorneys review those distinctions before recommending how to resolve your citation.
What goes on a Louisiana driving record?
Louisiana courts report traffic case outcomes under R.S. 32:393. The rules for an individual’s operating record also appear in R.S. 32:853. A pending citation is not the same as a conviction, and the effect of a dismissal depends on the legal procedure used.
License consequences can still be serious without points. R.S. 32:414 identifies specific grounds for suspension and permits investigation of frequent moving-violation convictions or bail forfeitures that indicate disregard for traffic laws and safety. Do not assume there is one universal ticket count that determines every driver’s outcome.
The Problem Driver Pointer System does not assign points
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains the Problem Driver Pointer System, or PDPS, as a system that directs licensing agencies to the state holding a driver’s relevant records. It contains information about certain license withdrawals and serious traffic convictions. “Pointer” refers to locating records; it is not a schedule of points added for speeding.
Can a driving course help with a ticket?
Possibly, but enrolling in a course on your own does not establish that the court will dismiss your case. Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 892.1 provides driver-improvement procedures with specific conditions and court involvement.
For example, the procedure in Paragraph E requires a timely request, a valid license or permit, and compliance with the article’s course-history requirements. It excludes an offense involving speeding 25 mph or more over the posted limit. When its requirements are met and the court accepts the completion certificate, Paragraph H provides for setting aside the conviction and dismissing one charge. Other procedures have different requirements.
Our team checks course eligibility, court approval, costs, filing deadlines, and the expected disposition before recommending a course. There is no blanket Louisiana rule allowing everyone to erase a ticket by attending traffic school.
How our team reviews the result
As part of handling a traffic case, we review the final disposition and explain any related record or license issue. Send us any suspension notice with your citation so we can assess the court work involved. Waiting for an insurance rating period to expire does not resolve an outstanding case.
The Louisiana Department of Insurance lists driving history among the factors affecting premiums in its consumer guide. Insurance pricing is separate from the state’s license rules. Ask your insurer about your policy rather than assuming that every ticket produces the same increase. If your license was issued by another state, check that state’s treatment of the Louisiana case as well.
Review your options before the response deadline
A lawyer can examine the charge, evidence, driving history, and available court procedures. A dismissal, reduced charge, or course-based resolution depends on the facts and the court; none is guaranteed.
Let us handle your ticket
Send us your ticket or call (225) 327-1722 to get started. Include the court date and any notices you have received. Our team will explain the next step and the fee for handling your matter. You can also contact us here.