Driver's License Point System in New York
Avoiding Points on Your Driver's License
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has instituted a points system which assigns a specific number of points to traffic violations depending on their severity. Once a driver accumulates 11 points, their license may be suspended or revoked. Driving privileges may also be revoked if a driver has three speeding convictions within an 18-month period. Points remain on a driving record from the date of the violation for 18 months. The number of points on a driving record has a direct impact on insurance rates.
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Speeding
- 1-10 MPH over limit: 3 Points
- 11-20 MPH over limit: 4 Points
- 21-30 MPH over limit: 6 Points
- 31-40 MPH over limit: 8 Points
- 40 + MPH over limit: 11 Points
Cell Phone
- 5 Points
Texting While Driving
- 5 Points
Improper passing
- 3 Points
Unsafe lane change
- 3 Points
Failure to obey traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign
- 3 Points
Failure to yield right-of-way
- 3 Points
Railroad crossing violation
- 3 Points
Passenger safety violation, including seat belt violations
- 3 Points
Leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in property damage or domestic animal injury
- 3 Points
Inadequate brakes
- 4 Points
Following too closely
- 4 Points
Failure to stop for a school bus
- 5 Points
Reckless driving
- 5 Points
Any other moving violation
- 2 Points
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