Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated adds three points to a driving record
A conviction for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated counts as three points against a driver's record, compared with two for the version without gross negligence. The DMV must also disclose these convictions for 10 years, as it does for DUI offenses.
Who it affects
Drivers convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on January 1, 2031.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply: new point and record rules for these convictions begin
Official text
California AB 1685: Driving privilege: points.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.