Traffic Ticket Points System
The DMV driver violation point system helps to identify drivers who commit several traffic violations during a specific time period including a non-moving traffic violation or failure to observe sign.
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 violation (non-moving traffic violation or failure to observe sign are not included) within an 18-month period and you have fewer than 11 points. We help you understand violation traffic law codes in New York.
This Point System table lists the number of points given for violation traffic law codes in New York:
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| Traffic Violation Info | Traffic Ticket Points |
Traffic Violation Info | Traffic Ticket Points |
| Speeding (MPH over speed limit not indicated) |
3 | Following too closely | 4 |
| 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 | Failed to obey a traffic signal, a Stop sign, or a Yield sign |
3 |
| 21 - 30 MPH | 6 | Railroad crossing violation |
3 |
| 31 - 40 MPH | 8 | Failed to yield the right-of-way |
3 |
| More than 40 MPH | 11 |
Passenger safety violation, including seat belts, child safety seats, or
passengers under the age of 16 |
3 |
| Reckless driving | 5 | Left the scene of an accident that includes property damage or the injury of a domestic animal |
3 |
| Failed to stop for a school bus | 5 |
Other moving violations | 2 |
| Inadequate brakes | 4 | Inadequate brakes (vehicle of an employer) | |
