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NEW YORK STATE POINT VIOLATION SYSTEM

SPEEDING (mph over posted limit)
1-10
3
11-20 4
21-30 6
31-40 8
Over 40 11
Reckless Driving 5
Failing to Stop for School Bus 5
Following Too Closely (tailgating) 4
Inadequate Brakes 4
Failing to Yield Right of Way 3
Disobeying Traffic Control 
Signal, Stop Sign or Yield Sign
3
Railroad Crossing Violation 3
Improper Passing or Lane Use 3
Leaving Scene of Accident 
(property damage or Animal injury)
3
Child Safety Restraint Violation 3
Any other moving violation 2

 
bullet11 points in 18 months still results in DMV license suspension/revocation hearing.  Points are assessed as of violation date.
 
bulletThree speeding violations in 18 months still result in mandatory license revocation, regardless of points.
 
bulletPoint values in effect as of July 1, 1988.
 
Source:  NYS Department of Motor Vehicles


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