How do New York driver's license points work? This question is about Points on Driver’s License

New York driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In New York, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like failure to use turn signals. For major violations, like speeding more than 41 miles per hour over the limit, drivers will get eleven points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in New York Violation Number of Points Assigned Disobeying a traffic control device 2 Improper turn 2 Speeding 1-10 miles per hour over the limit 3 Leaving scene of property damage incident 3 Driving left of center, in wrong direction 3 Improper passing, changing lane unsafely 3 Disobeying traffic control signal, stop sign or yield sign 3 Failure to yield right-of-way 3 Speeding 11-20 miles per hour over the limit 4 Railroad crossing violation 5 Reckless driving 5 Improper cell phone use 5 Speeding 21-30 miles per hour over the limit 6 Speeding 31-40 miles per hour over the limit 8 Speeding above 41 miles per hour over the limit 11 Violations That Do Not Result in Points in New York Tinted windows Faulty equipment Driver or passenger 16 years or older not wearing seatbelt properly Any violation related to unregistered, unlicensed or uninsured operation Any violation related to motor vehicle inspection Other Key Things to Know About Points in New York If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in New York. Driver’s license points in New York expire after 18 months. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.

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New York driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In New York, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like failure to use turn signals. For major violations, like speeding more than 41 miles per hour over the limit, drivers will get eleven points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in New York

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
Disobeying a traffic control device	2
Improper turn	2
Speeding 1-10 miles per hour over the limit	3
Leaving scene of property damage incident	3
Driving left of center, in wrong direction	3
Improper passing, changing lane unsafely	3
Disobeying traffic control signal, stop sign or yield sign	3
Failure to yield right-of-way	3
Speeding 11-20 miles per hour over the limit	4
Railroad crossing violation	5
Reckless driving	5
Improper cell phone use	5
Speeding 21-30 miles per hour over the limit	6
Speeding 31-40 miles per hour over the limit	8
Speeding above 41 miles per hour over the limit	11

Violations That Do Not Result in Points in New York

Tinted windows
Faulty equipment
Driver or passenger 16 years or older not wearing seatbelt properly
Any violation related to unregistered, unlicensed or uninsured operation
Any violation related to motor vehicle inspection

Other Key Things to Know About Points in New York

If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in New York.

Driver’s license points in New York expire after 18 months. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.

How long do points stay on your license in New York?

Points stay on your license for 18 months in New York. After 18 months , points will fall off your driver’s license and will no longer factor into your insurance rates or count toward a license suspension.

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Accumulating 11 points in 18 months will result in a license suspension in New York. Drivers might also be classified as high-risk to insure and...

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How can I get points off my license in New York?

You can get points off your license in New York by taking an approved driving course. New York allows drivers who fit certain eligibility requirements to complete a driving course in order to remove four points for the purposes of calculating a suspension. However, courses cannot be used to prevent a suspension, revocation, or the payment of a driver responsibility assessment. Driving courses that reduce your license points might also be called traffic school or...

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How can I check my driving record in New York?

You can check your driving record in New York by going to the NY DMV website and request a copy of your driving record. Drivers without a New York ID or their most recently issued New York ID will need to request a copy of their driving record by mail using this form. It costs $7 online or $10 by mail to purchase a copy of your New York driving record. You will need to provide...

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