A driver’s driving record is information maintained in a database controlled by a state’s department of public safety, department of motor vehicles, or similar department or agency. The driver’s driving record generally includes the driver’s name, date of birth, address, license status, list of all accidents, and list of all moving violations on record.

A driver may want to request their driving record to prove to a court the driver is eligible for a driving safety or defensive driving course; to confirm that penalty points on a driver’s license have been removed after completing a driving safety or defensive driving course; or to persuade an insurance company to give the driver a better rate on insurance premiums.

In Montana, a driver's driving record is maintained by the Montana Department of Justice through the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). This record, often referred to as a motor vehicle record (MVR), includes the driver's personal information such as name, date of birth, address, and license status, as well as their driving history, including all accidents and moving violations. Drivers in Montana can request a copy of their driving record for various reasons, such as providing evidence of eligibility for a driving safety or defensive driving course, verifying the removal of penalty points after course completion, or negotiating better insurance premium rates. Requests for driving records can typically be made online, by mail, or in person at an MVD office. It's important for drivers to periodically review their driving records to ensure accuracy and to be aware of their driving status.