Most states have a points system that penalizes drivers who commit traffic violations. But if you look on a Virginia driving record, you may see points for safe driving. For every year that a driver does not have a moving violation, a safe driving point is added to their Virginia driving record. Virginia drivers can accumulate up to a maximum of five safe driving points. The advantage of these Virginia safe driving points is they can be used to offset penalty points. If you are in Virginia Beach and you are given a traffic ticket for making a U-turn, your license will accrue three penalty points. But if you have had a clean driving record for three years and have three safe driving points, those penalty points are essentially erased from your Virginia safe driving record. This can help you keep a clean driving record and keep your car insurance rates from increasing.