Traffic Ticket Points System
Most traffic violations carry violation points. Points will be added to your driving record using the date that your violation occurred, not the date you were found guilty. If your violation points in any 18 month period total 11 or more, your license may be suspended or revoked.
Remember that the point system is not the only reason for a driver license suspension or revocation. There are mandatory suspensions or revocations. For example, the DMV must revoke your driver license if you are convicted of three speeding violations and/or misdemeanors within an 18-month period.
Your license will be suspended for failure to answer a summons, failure to pay a summons or failure to pay a fine.
This Point System table lists the number of points given for traffic violations in New York:
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| Traffic Violation Info | Traffic Ticket Points |
| Speeding (MPH over speed limit not indicated) | 3 |
| Speeding (MPH over speed limit): Passing improperly, changing lanes unsafely, driving to the left of center, driving in the wrong direction | 3 |
| 1 - 10 MPH | 3 |
| 11 - 20 MPH | 4 |
| 21 - 30 MPH | 6 |
| 31 - 40 MPH | 8 |
| More than 40 MPH | 11 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Failed to stop for a school bus | 5 |
| Inadequate brakes | 4 |
| Following too closely | 4 |
| Traffic Violation Info | Traffic Ticket Points |
| Failed to obey a traffic signal, a Stop sign, or a Yield sign | 3 |
| Railroad crossing violation | 3 |
| Failed to yield the right-of-way | 3 |
| Passenger safety violation, including seat belts, child safety seats, or passengers under the age of 16 | 3 |
| Left the scene of an accident that includes property damage or the injury of a domestic animal | 3 |
| Other moving violations | 2 |
| Inadequate brakes (vehicle of an employer) | 2 |
