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Mississippi Public Driving Records

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the government agency in charge of driving records. They act like a Department of Motor Vehicles (Mississippi DMV) in other states. They have an online portal where individuals can get copies of their own reports, but they also offer an alternative for third parties to get copies of someone else's. These types of reports may used by an insurance company.

The state offers only one type of report called a Motor Vehicle Record Summary. Only authorized individuals and companies can get a copy of someone else's report. They must have a signed authorization form when ordering.

Mississippi driver records contain personally identifiable information (PII) and therefore must comply with Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) laws. The personal information shown will be the driver's full name, date of birth, social security number, driver's license number, and often medical information. Some other details will include car accidents, driving offenses, traffic violations, tickets, endorsements, restrictions, driver's license status, revocations, suspensions, and additional information.

How to Request a State Driving History Report

Individuals can easily request a copy of their report by visiting the state's online portal. All the requestor has to do is simply fill in the blanks with information from their driver's license, and they can instantly see their entire motor vehicle history. They can also print it. The copy will remain available for only 24 hours, then it expires. At the time of ordering, the requestor must pay online using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express, debit, or credit card. Individuals can also order a copy through the mail and pay with a cashier's check.

If a company/employer or other individual needs a copy of someone else's report, they can get it through the mail. However, they also need a signed authorization form from the subject of the report before ordering. When ordering for someone else, the requestor must provide a legal reason for needing the information and company with all DPPA laws.

Forms can be returned to the offices at:

Additionally, requestors can visit the three locations below to obtain a copy in person:

They do honor bulk records requests if needed.

Mississippi Motor Vehicle Records Cost

The cost for a driving record in the state of Mississippi is $11. This is a non-refundable fee, and even if the search yields no results, the requestor will not receive a refund. Requestors can pay with a credit or debit card.

If ordered online, the cost will be $14.31.

Driving Laws in the State

Mississippi allows anyone 15 or older to apply for a learner's permit to begin learning to drive. They must keep this permit for 12 months before applying to get an intermediate license. The person must also be 16 before applying. The intermediate license allows a young driver to drive without supervision, but they must use it for six months without any accidents or infractions before applying for their full license.

Some other common driving laws in the state include:

• Drivers must renew their driver's license every four years
• The maximum speed limit in MS is 70 mph
• Unlike most states, Mississippi does not increase the penalty for moving violations within an active work zone
• The legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%. Most states impose increased mandatory penalties for driving above a specific BAC. In Mississippi, driving with a BAC above 0.00% will trigger automatic enhanced minimum penalties
• Cellphones and other handheld devices are banned while driving in most states. In Mississippi, handheld devices such as phones and mp3 player are are not banned. Handheld device bans prohibit talking on the phone without a hands-free system
• Texting while driving is not banned in Mississippi. In Mississippi, distracted driving is listed as a category on police crash report forms
• Mississippi requires seatbelt use. Seatbelt enforcement is considered primary, meaning you can be pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt. The fine for a seatbelt law violation in Mississippi is $25.00. Seatbelt use laws depend on the driving experience of the driver and which seat of the car a passenger is sitting in
• Child Passenger Restraints (Section 63-7-301) Every person transporting a child under the age of four (4) years in a passenger motor vehicle and operated on a public roadway, street, or highway within this state, shall provide for the protection of the child by properly using a child passenger restraint device or system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. Every person transporting a child in a passenger motor vehicle operated on a public roadway, street, or highway within this state, shall provide for the protection of the child by properly using a belt-positioning booster seat system meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards if the child is at least four (4) years of age, but less than seven (7) years of age and measures less than four (4) feet nine (9) inches in height or weighs less than sixty-five (65) pounds
• Impaired Driving (Section 63-11-30) It is unlawful for any person to drive or otherwise operate a vehicle within this state who (a) is under the influence of intoxicating liquor; (b) is under the influence of any other substance which has impaired such person's ability to operate a motor vehicle; (c) has an alcohol concentration of eight one-hundredths percent (.08%) or more for persons who are above the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages under state law, or two one-hundredths percent (.02%) or more for persons who are below the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages under state law, in the person's blood based upon grams of alcohol per one hundred (100) milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per two hundred ten (210) liters of breath as shown by a chemical analysis of such person's breath, blood or urine administered as authorized by this chapter; (d) is under the influence of any drug or controlled substance, the possession of which is unlawful under the Mississippi Controlled Substances Law; or (e) has an alcohol concentration of four one-hundredths percent (.04%) or more in the person's blood, based upon grams of alcohol per one hundred (100) milliliters of blood or grams of alcohol per two hundred ten (210) liters of breath as shown by a chemical analysis of such person's blood, breath or urine, administered as authorized by this chapter for persons operating a commercial motor vehicle

The state does not use a point system but does keep track of moving violations. Too many earned in a short period of time may result in the loss of license and other ramifications.

Different Types of Driving Reports in the State

The state has only one type of driving history report. They allow requestors to get copies online (individuals only), in person, or through the mail. All reports are considered certified copies.

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Summary (certified driving record)

The motor vehicle record summary will contain personal information such as the driver's name, birth date, social security number, home address, driver's license number, and driving history information such as accidents, civil and criminal driving offenses, parking tickets, license status, any revocations, suspensions, and the number of moving violations.

Criminal Driving Offenses

Criminal driving offenses in the state are very serious and dealt with through harsh punishments such as jail time, steep fines, and other court-ordered programs (like defensive driving or other safety driving courses).

Some examples of criminal driving offenses in the state are:

These types of offenses may result in an increase in insurance premiums by your auto insurance company plus a possible license suspension.

Civil Driving Offenses

Civil driving offenses are much less serious and usually only result in a warning or a fine (ticket) that must be paid. Offenders can fight the ticket in court if they wish or just mail in the payment. Some examples of civil driving offenses are:

State Driving Records Statistics

Mississippi takes driver safety very seriously and keeps track of accidents and other issues. Some interesting driving statistics from the Mississippi Department of Transportation are:

Driving Records Search Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions about state driving records.

Helpful State Driving Record Links

Below are some helpful state driving record links.

• M.S. Driving Records
• Driver Record FAQs
• Individual Driving Record Portal
• Third-Party Request Form (Consent to Release Record)
• Individual Request Form
• M.S. Motor Vehicle Records Department
• Mississippi Department of Transportation
• Driving Statistics
• M.S. Traffic Laws
• Mississippi Public Records
• Mississippi Arrest Records
• Mississippi Court Records
• Mississippi Plate Lookup
• Mississippi Inmate Search
• Mississippi Vital Records
• Mississippi Property Records