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 New Jersey, a driver's driving record, also known as a motor vehicle record (MVR), is maintained by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). This record includes the driver's personal information such as name, date of birth, address, and license status, as well as a history of traffic accidents, moving violations, and points accumulated due to traffic offenses. Drivers in New Jersey can request their driving records for various reasons, including to provide evidence of eligibility for a driving safety or defensive driving course, to verify that points have been removed from their license after course completion, or to potentially obtain lower insurance premiums. The MVC offers drivers the option to obtain their driving record online, by mail, or in person. It's important for drivers to periodically review their driving records to ensure accuracy and to understand the impact of any recorded violations on their driving privileges and insurance rates.