<Li> All subsequent suspensions: 1 year </Li> <P> In South Carolina, if a motorist has six or more points on his / her driving record, a warning letter will be sent to the motorist's home address . If the motorist accumulates 12 or more points, then the license will be suspended . Motorists may reduce their points by taking a Defensive Driving Course . This course cannot be taken online and the course must be taken in the state of South Carolina . In addition, the course must be taken after the motorist has been assessed points on his / her license . However, point reductions may be made within a three - year period . If by any chance the motorist's license is in danger of being suspended, the course must be taken prior to the suspension start time . The points range from 2 to 6 points, depending on the severity of the offense . If a motorist receives a ticket for a DUI, then the license is automatically suspended . </P> <P> In Texas most moving violations are worth two points, but three points are assessed in the case that an accident was caused . A license cannot be suspended as a result of point accumulation, however; instead, after six points have been accumulated, the driver must pay a "Driver Responsibility Surcharge" of $100 plus $25 per additional point each year that the license has six or more points recorded . Other convictions carry penalties that remain on the license for three years after conviction, such as a DWI conviction ($1000--$2000), driving without a license ($100), or driving without insurance ($250). The license is suspended if the surcharges are not paid . Points clear from the license after three years, but the actual convictions clear from the record after five years, except for DWI convictions, which never expire . </P> <P> In Brazil, all traffic violations incur a certain number of demerit points, depending on their severity, according to the 1997 Brazilian Traffic Code . If a driver accumulates more than 20 points (5 points for provisional drivers), the driving license is suspended and the driver has to take a traffic education course in order to regain the right (privilege) to drive . However, some infractions incur in immediate license suspension regardless of current point tally, such as drunk driving, engaging in street racing and others . It is also notable that many offenses that only apply to pedestrians also incur in demerit points . </P>

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