But while the annual survey is useful for studying trends, the numbers for the survey are based on data submitted by state bar associations or
licensing agencies, and those entities
sometimes change their reporting standards.
In many states, including California, the surcharge is directly connected to the «point» system that's used by your state's motor vehicle
agency (
sometimes called the department or bureau of motor vehicles, «DMV» or «BMV») to track unsafe drivers and suspend or revoke their drivers»
licenses.