Drivers' License Point System

New York Traffic Ticket Attorney

Avoiding Points on Your Driver's License

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has instituted a points system which assigns a specific number of points to traffic violations depending on their severity. Once a driver accumulates 11 points, their license may be suspended. Driving privileges may also be revoked if a driver has three speeding convictions within an 18-month period. If you have received a traffic ticket, contact our law firm to discuss how we may be able to help you avoid points on your driver's license.

Riebling, Proto & Sachs, LLP helps people who have received traffic tickets, or have been charged with drunk driving / DWI. Our attorney also provides information and education regarding license implications if you are convicted of any of a number of different traffic violations.

Here is a breakdown of traffic violations and their license points:

Speeding:

  • 1-10 MPH over limit: 3 Points
  • 11-20 MPH over limit: 4 Points
  • 21-30 MPH over limit: 6 Points
  • 31-40 MPH over limit: 8 Points
  • 40 + MPH over limit: 11 Points

Improper passing: 3 Points

Unsafe lane change: 3 Points

Failure to obey traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign: 3 Points

Failure to yield right-of-way: 3 Points

Railroad crossing violation: 3 Points

Passenger safety violation, including seat belt violations: 3 Points

Leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in property damage or domestic animal injury: 3 Points

Inadequate brakes: 4 Points

Following too closely: 4 Points

Failure to stop for a school bus: 5 Points

Reckless driving: 5 Points

For more information about traffic tickets, visit our Traffic Violations Information Center.

Contact a traffic violations lawyer at our firm to find out more about how we may be able to help you through your legal situation. A free initial consultation is offered along with flexible appointment times. Let us help you discover how to address your speeding ticket, driver's license suspension, or other misdemeanor traffic issue.

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