The longest negligent-operator window in California is:

• A.8 points in 12 months
• B.8 points in 36 months
• C.12 points in 36 months
• D.6 points in 36 months

Why

DMV looks back as far as 36 months, where 8 points is the threshold. Points from moving violations add up across all three windows.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Negligent Operator Program · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-194).

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