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Most traffic violations carry violation points. The points will be added to your driver's record using the date the violation occurred.  If your violation points in any 18-month period add up to 11 or more, your license may be revoked or suspended.

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Point violations

Traffic Violation
Points
Speeding (MPH over posted limit)    

1 to 10
3
11 to 20
4
21 to 30
6
31 to 40
8
Over 40
11
Reckless Driving

5

Failed to stop for school bus
5
Followed too closely (tailgating)
4
Inadequate brakes (private car)
4
Inadequate brakes (employer's vehicle)
2
Failed to yield right-of-way
3
Disobeying traffic control signal, stop sign or yield sign
3
Railroad crossing violation
3
Improper passing, changing lane unsafely
3
Driving left of center, in wrong direction
3
Leaving scene of property damage incident
3
Child safety restraint violation
3
Improper cell phone use
5
Use of portable electronic device ("texting")
5
Any other moving violation
2

  *Information obtained from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles