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 Pennsylvania, a driver's driving record, also known as a driving history or motor vehicle record (MVR), is maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This record includes the driver's personal information such as name, date of birth, address, and driver's license status, as well as a comprehensive list of all accidents and moving violations. Drivers in Pennsylvania 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 after course completion, or negotiating better insurance premium rates. To obtain their driving record, drivers can request it online, by mail, or in person at a PennDOT office. There are fees associated with obtaining a driving record, and the driver may choose between a non-certified record for personal use or a certified record, which may be required for official or court purposes.