New York Points System

Scoring points is great if you are playing basketball or a video game. Receiving points on your driving record is another story. The New York Department of Motor Vehicles assigns points to different traffic violations. If you are found guilty of one of these violations, the DMV will issue points on your license.

Everyone receives a traffic ticket at some time in their lives; however, if you receive too many tickets, the DMV can suspend or revoke your driving privileges. You may also be subject to a $100 driver responsibility fee for three years if you accumulate six points or more in an 18-month period.

The New York DMV can suspend or revoke your license for 31 days if you receive 11 points on your record within an 18-month period. Please note that the DMV looks at the date of the offense rather than the date of the traffic violation conviction.

Speeding

The points for a speeding violation are based on how many miles per hour you were driving over the posted speed limit. The points are as follows: speeding 1-10 MPH over the limit is 3 points, speeding 11-20 MPH over the limit is 4 points, speeding 21-30 MPH over the limit is 6 points, speeding 31-40 MPH over the limit is 8 points, and speeding more than 40 MPH over the limit is 11 points.

Moving Violations

There are many other moving violations that can result in points on your license such as: reckless driving (5 points), following another vehicle too closely (4 points), failing to stop for a school bus (5 points), failing to yield right-of-way (3 points), failing to obey a traffic signal or sign (3 points), rail-road crossing violation (3 points), leaving the scene of an accident that caused property damage or injury to a pet (3 points), and safety restraint violation involving a minor under 16 years old (3 points). Other moving violations count as 2 points.

If you have inadequate brakes, you may have 4 points assigned to your license; however, having inadequate brakes on your employers vehicle may lead to 2 points on your license. Unsafe lane change, improper passing, driving over the center line, or driving in the wrong direction counts as 3 points on your license.

The DMV may suspend your license outside of the points system classification. For example, you may lose your driving privileges if you commit three speeding violations within an 18-month period, even if you have less than 11 points on your record. Driving under the influence can lead to a six-month minimum license revocation.

A traffic conviction will stay on your record for three years; the points, however, are removed from your record 18 months after the date of the offense. You may also proactively remove four points from your license by completing a DMV-approved accident prevention course.

If your points have caught up with you, it is time to contact The DWI Guy and his team of attorneys. This law firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of New York drivers. The experienced attorneys can work with you to avoid a license suspension or revocation.