In Colorado, the number of points that can lead to a driver's license suspension depends on the driver's age and type of license:

• Drivers 21 and older:
  • 12 or more points within any 12-month period, or
  • 18 or more points within any 24-month period.
• Drivers ages 18 to 20:
  • 9 or more points within any 12-month period, or
  • 12 or more points within any 24-month period, or
  • 14 or more points at any time before turning 21.
• Drivers under 18:
  • 6 or more points within any 12-month period, or
  • 7 or more points at any time before turning 18.
• Chauffeurs (professional drivers):
  • Points older than 24 months generally do not count unless the driver is a chauffeur, who must prove the violation occurred during employment

Points remain on the license permanently but only affect suspension eligibility for 24 months. For example, a DUI adds 12 points, which can immediately trigger suspension for adults

. If a driver accumulates too many points, their license can be suspended for six months to one year. Drivers may request a DMV hearing to contest suspensions and possibly obtain a probationary license during suspension

. In summary, the key suspension thresholds are:

Age Group| Points Causing Suspension
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Under 18| 6 points in 12 months or 7 points total
18 to 20| 9 points in 12 months, 12 in 24 months, or 14 total
21 and older| 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months

This system aims to encourage safe driving and penalize repeated or serious violations