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 York State, a driver's driving record, also known as a driver abstract, is maintained by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This record includes the driver's personal information such as name, date of birth, and address, as well as their license status, traffic accidents, and moving violations. Drivers can request their driving records for various reasons, including providing proof of eligibility for a driving safety or defensive driving course, verifying the removal of penalty points from their license after course completion, or negotiating better insurance premium rates. The driving record can be requested online, by mail, or in person at a DMV office. It's important to note that there may be fees associated with obtaining a driving record, and the record will detail the driver's history for a specific number of years as determined by New York State law.