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DMV POINT SYSTEM

DMV POINT SYSTEM

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