When a New York State Driver reaches 11 points, your license may be suspended/revoked. This is the cause of a large majority of Desk Appearance tickets. Speeding (mph over posted limit/if no sign, in NYC, the default limit is 30 mpg)
3 pts = 1 to 10 mph over
4 pts = 11 to 20 mph over
6 pts = 21 to 30 mph over
8 pts = 31 to 40 mph over
11 pts = more than 40 mph over
5 pts = reckless driving
5 pts = failure to stop for a School Bus
4 pts = following too closely (tailgating)
3 pts = failing to yield right of way
3 pts = violatons involving traffic signal
3 pts = improper passing or lane use
3 pts = leaving the scene of an incident involving property damage or injury to animal
3 pts = without seatbelt person under 16
3 pts = cellphone written after 10/5/11
2 pts = any other moving violation
0 pts = cellphone written before 2/16/11, adult seatbelt