- Speeding tickets
- Cell phone tickets
- Prohibited Use of an Electronic Device
- Reckless driving
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Seatbelt violations
- Suspended license issues
- And more
Traffic Ticket Violations
Traffic Ticket Violations
In the State of New York, a person can be charged with any number of traffic violations. Many of these charges carry points. In the State of New York, if you accumulate 11 or more points within an 18 month period measured by the date of the violation, you run the risk of losing your full driving privileges. In addition, if you have a driver’s license in another state, receiving a ticket in NYS may have a negative impact on your license in your home state.
About the New York State Driver Point System
What is the Driver Violation Point System and how does it work?
The Driver Violation Point System gives the New York State DMV a way to identify and take action against high risk drivers. The DMV assigns points for certain traffic violations. If you get 11 points in an 18-month period, your driver license may be suspended. However, the point system is not the only way to lose your license.
How your point total is calculated
Driver Responsibility Assessment
If you receive 6 or more points on your New York State driving record in 18 months, you must pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee.
Out-of-state convictions
If you are convicted of a traffic violation in another state or country, points are not added to your New York State driving record, unless the violation occurred in Ontario or Quebec.
New York State has a reciprocal agreement with Quebec and Ontario. Traffic violation convictions that occur in these provinces are recorded on your New York State driver record, and the convictions have the same effect and carry the same points as convictions that occur in New York State. This can affect your driver violation point total and Driver Responsibility Assessment.
Insurance Premiums
Insurance companies have their own point systems and can increase your premiums based on your driving record. Contact your insurance company for more information.