Driver's License Point System in New York

Speeding

• 1-10 MPH over limit: 4 Points
• 11-20 MPH over limit: 5 Points
• 21-30 MPH over limit: 7 Points
• 31-40 MPH over limit: 8 Points
• 40+ MPH over limit: 11 Points

Aggravated Unlicensed Operation

• 11 Points

Alcohol/Drug-related Convictions

• 11 Points

Failure to Stop for a Stopped School Bus

• 8 Points

Over-height Vehicle or Bridge Strike

• 8 Points

Reckless Driving

• 8 Points

Speeding in a Construction Zone

• 8 Points

Cell Phone and Handheld Device Use

• 6 Points

Texting While Driving

• 6 Points

Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian

• 5 Points

Following Too Closely

• 5 Points

Leaving the Scene of an Accident That Resulted in Personal Injury

• 5 Points

Speed Contests and Races

• 5 Points

Inadequate Brakes

• 4 Points

Failure to Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

• 3 Points

Failure to Obey Traffic Signal, Stop Sign, or Yield Sign

• 3 Points

Failure to Yield Right-of-Way

• 3 Points

Improper Passing

• 3 Points

Leaving the Scene of an Accident That Resulted in Property Damage or Domestic Animal Injury

• 3 Points

Passenger Safety Violation, Including Seat Belt Violations

• 3 Points

Railroad Crossing Violation

• 5 Points

Unsafe Lane Change

• 3 Points

Any Other Moving Violation

• 2 Points