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 California, a driver's driving record, also known as a motor vehicle report (MVR), is maintained by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This record 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 California can request a copy of their driving record for various reasons, such as providing proof of eligibility for a traffic school to a court, verifying the removal of points from their license after completing a traffic school, or negotiating better insurance rates. The California DMV offers different types of driving records, including an online personal driving record, an official (certified) record, and records for employment or insurance purposes. To obtain their driving record, drivers can request it online, by mail, or in person at a DMV office. Fees are associated with obtaining driving records, and the process and costs may vary depending on the type of record requested.