John Henry Lambert v. Board Commissioners

QUINN, Associate Judge. As a result of various traffic violations, petitioner was notified by the Director of Vehicles and
Traffic of a proposal to revoke his motor vehicle operator's permit. A hearing was held before an examiner resulting in the
issuance of an order suspending petitioner's permit for a period of ninety days. This order was subsequently reviewed and
sustained by the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. 1 Petitioner, having exhausted his administrative remedies,
in accordance with Code 1951, Supplement III, § 11-772, now appeals to this court. The case involves the application of the 'point system', a means used by the local government in controlling the privilege
of operating motor vehicles in the District of Columbia. Basically, the system provides for the assessing of points against
traffic violators, the number of points being determined by the seriousness of the offense. An accumulation of eight points
subjects the offender to suspension of his permit; twelve points can result in a revocation of his permit.