How does the Rhode Island license points system work?

Rhode Island assigns points to moving violation convictions on your driving record. Accumulating too many points can trigger a license suspension separate from any individual offense penalty. Common point values include 2 points for minor speeding, 4 points for major speeding, 4 points for failure to stop, and 5 to 6 points for reckless driving or eluding. Points stay on your record for 3 years for assessment purposes. Drivers who accumulate 12 or more points within 3 years face mandatory suspension. The points system also affects insurance premiums independently of the underlying conviction record.