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How Does the NY Traffic Point System Work?
NEW YORK UNIFORM TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

New York State uses a point system for determining if a person’s license or privileges to operate a motor vehicle should be either suspended or revoked. If a person is convicted of three speeding related offenses within an 18 month period, or is convicted of other vehicle and traffic law crimes which total 11 points, that person's license or privileges to operate a motor vehicle within the State of New York will be suspended.

New York Uniform Traffic Ticket Violation Points

Speeding/unreasonable (for conditions)          
Speeding (MPH over the posted sign limit) 1-10     
Speeding (MPH over the posted sign limit) 11-20  
Speeding (MPH over the posted sign limit) 21-30   
Speeding (MPH over the posted sign limit) 31-40   
Speeding (MPH over the posted sign limit) over 40
Reckless driving (six month suspension if convicted)     
Failing to stop for a school bus      
Following too closely (or tailgating)        
Inadequate brakes (applicable to commercial vehicles only)   
Failure to yield right of way           
Disobeying traffic control (i.e. stop sign, yield sign or traffic light)  
Railroad crossing           
Improper passing or lane change         
Leaving the scene of a property damage accident       
Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident   
(Note: this offense is a misdemeanor in New York State punishable by up to six months in jail and a full revocation, not suspension, of operating privileges and a $600.00 fine)
Failure to wear seat belt (adult)
Failure to properly restrain child
     (Four or under in child seat, ten or under in back seat, 16 or under in front seat)
Any other NYS moving violation
Disobeying a traffic control device or pavement markings

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