The Point System

New York State Department Of Motor Vehicle Point Chart

Speeding (MPH over posted limit)

• 1 to 10 MPH over the posted limit
  3 points
• 11 to 20 MPH over the posted limit
  4 points
• 21 to 30 MPH over the posted limit
  6 points
• 31 to 40 MPH over the posted limit
  8 points
• 40 MPH over the posted limit
  11 points

Violations

• Reckless Driving
  5 points
• Following too Closely (tailgating)
  4 points
• Inadequate Brakes
  4 points
• Failure to Yield Right of Way
  3 points
• Disobeying Traffic Signal, Stop or Yield Sign
  3 points
• Railroad Crossing Violation
  3 points
• Improper Passing or Lane Use
  3 points
• Leaving Scene of Incident involving Property Damage or Animal
  3 points
• Child Safety Restraint Violation
  3 points
• Failing to Wear a Seat Belt (Adult)
  0 points
• Any other Moving Violation
  2 points

How It All Adds Up?

11 points in an 18 month period will result in a Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) driver license suspension/revocation hearing. Points are assessed as of the date of the violation. Three speeding convictions within an 18 month period will result in mandatory license revocation, regardless of the number of points. For more information on the points system in New York, contact the Traffic Violations Attorney in White Plains, NY at our office. Our White Plains, NY Traffic Violations Attorney is highly experienced in this area of law. Our team of highly experienced White Plains, NY Traffic Violations Lawyers at the office of Michael Kramer, Attorney at law, can help you understand the motor vehicle point chart. Give us a call today to talk to our Traffic Violations Attorney in White Plains, NY.