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 Alabama, a driver's driving record, also known as a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), is maintained by the Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS) through the Driver License Division. 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 against the driver's license. Drivers in Alabama may request a copy of their driving record for various reasons, including to provide evidence of eligibility for a driving safety or defensive driving course, to verify the removal of points from their license after course completion, or to negotiate better insurance premium rates. Requests for driving records can be made online, by mail, or in person at a DPS office. It's important for drivers to periodically review their driving records to ensure accuracy and to understand how their driving history may affect their driving privileges and insurance costs.