New York State Law
Vehicle and Traffic Law
Consolidated Laws of New York's VTL code
VTL Driver's License Points Guide
Vehicle and Traffic Law Points Guide
This information is ONLY a guide and is subject to change.
In New York State, convictions for speeding tickets and other moving violations carry points on your drivers
license. Below is a guide to the points that correspond to selected moving violation.
| Article | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding | 1 to 10 mph over limit | 3 points |
| Speeding | 11 to 20 mph over limit | 4 points |
| Speeding | 21 to 30 mph over limit | 6 points |
| Speeding | 31 to 40 mph over limit | 8 points |
| Speeding | Over 40 mph over limit | 11 points |
| Texting | Texting While Driving | 5 points |
Cell Phone Use - Texting. 1st offense: minimum fine $50, maximum $150. 2nd offense within 18
months: $50 min., $200 max. 3rd or subsequent offense within 18 months: $50 min., $400 max. Surcharge can be
up to $93. (Source: NYS DMV on or after 7/26/13)
| Article | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 319 | Uninsured Motorist (Mandatory Revocation) | |
| 375 (1) | Inadequate Brakes (Misdemeanor offense) | 4 points |
| 375 (3) | Failure to Dim Headlights | 2 points |
| 375 (29a) | Improper Towing/More Than One Vehicle | 2 points |
| 375 (29c) | Connection Longer Than 16 Feet | 2 points |
| 375 (29d) | No Licensed Driver in Towed Vehicle | 2 points |
| 381 (1a) | Inadequate Brakes- Motorcycle | 4 points |
| 600 | Leaving the Scene of an Accident | 3 points |
| 1102 | Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order | 2 points |
| 1110 (a) | Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device | 2 points |
| 1110 (a)(1) | Passed Green Arrow | 3 points |
| 1111 (d)(1) | Passed Red Light | 3 points |
| 1111 (a)(1) | Passed Red Arrow | 3 points |
| 1120 (a) | Failure to Keep Right | 3 points |
| 1122 | Improper Lane Change | 3 points |
| 1122-a | Overtaking a Bicycle | 3 points |
| 1123 (b) | Left Pavement to Pass on Right | 3 points |
| 1124 | Unsafe Passing | 3 points |
| 1125 (a)1 | Drove to Left on Hillcrest or Curve | 3 points |
| 1127 (a) | Drove Wrong Way on a One Way Street | 3 points |
| 1128 (a) | Unsafe Lane Change | 3 points |
| 1129 (a) | Following Too Closely (Tailgating) | 4 points |
| 1140 | Failure to Yield Right of Way at Intersection | 3 points |
| 1141 | Failure to Yield Right of Way--Oncoming Traffic | 3 points |
| 1143 | Failure to Yield Right of Way--Pedestrians | 3 points |
| 1163 | Failure to Signal Lane Change | 2 points |
| 1172 | Failure to Stop for a School Bus | 5 points |
| 1174 | Failure to Stop at Stop Sign or Flashing Red Light | 3 points |
| 1180 (a) | Unreasonable/Imprudent Speed | 3 points |
| 1180 (b) | Speeding | |
| 1 - 10 mph over speed limit | 3 points | |
| 11 - 20 mph over speed limit | 4 points | |
| 21 - 30 mph over speed limit | 6 points | |
| 31 - 40 mph over speed limit (possible suspension) | 8 points | |
| More than 40 mph over speed limit (possible suspension) | 11 points | |
| 1212 | Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor Offense) | 5 points |
| 1225(c) | Improper Cell Phone Use | 5 points |
Cell Phone Use. Penalties for probationary and junior drivers with a Class DJ or MJ driver
license or learner permit. 1st conviction will result in a suspension of the driver license or permit for 60
days. 2nd conviction within six months will result in a revocation of at least 6 months of a probationary
license, or a revocation of at least 60 days for a Class DJ or MJ driver license or learner permit. Source:
NYS DMV (dmv.ny.gov)
| Article | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1226 | No Hands on Wheel or Steering Device | 2 points |
| 1229 (c)(3) | No Seat Belt/Driver | 0 points |
| 1229 (c)(2) | Safety Restraint Violation Person Under 16 | 3 points |
| Other Moving Violations | 2 points |
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend or revoke your license with 11 points for traffic
convictions in a period of 18 months.
Driver Responsibility Assessment - If you receive six or more points on your New York State
driving record in 18 months, you must pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee.Out-of-State-Convictions - If you are convicted of a traffic violation in another state or country, points are not added to your New York State driving record, unless the violation occurred in Ontario or Quebec.
New York State has a reciprocal agreement with Quebec and Ontario. Traffic violation convictions that occur in these provinces are recorded on your New York State driver record, and the convictions have the same effect and carry the same points as convictions that occur in New York State. This can affect your driver violation point total and Driver Responsibility Assessment.
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