Ronald S. Cook, LLM, JD, MBA, MCT, CTT+
 Attorney at Law
 Offices in Long Island and Manhattan

 

Suffolk: (631) 265-0102

Nassau: (516) 559-7219

Manhattan: (917) 464-3815

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NEW YORK STATE VIOLATION POINT SYSTEM
SPEEDING (mph over posted limit)  
1-10 or unspecified speed
3
11-20 4
21-30 6
31-40 8
Over 40 11
Reckless Driving 5
Failing to Stop for School Bus 5
Following Too Closely (tailgating) 4
Inadequate Brakes 4
Failing to Yield Right of Way 3
Disobeying Traffic Control 
Signal, Violation involving traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign
3
Railroad Crossing Violation 3
Improper Passing Unsafe lane change, Improper lane use, 3
Leaving Scene of Accident 
(property damage or Animal injury)
3
Safety Restraint Violation involving person under age 16 3
Inadequate Brakes (while driving employers' vehicle) 2
Any other moving violation 2
  • 11 points within 18 months results in DMV license suspension/revocation hearing.  Points are assessed as of violation date.
  • Three speeding violations in 18 months results in a mandatory license revocation, regardless of points.
  • Point values in effect as of July 1, 1988.
Source:  NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
 

 

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