VIOLATIONS |
|
Speeding (mph over posted limit) |
|
1-10 or unspecified speed |
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, Violation involving traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign |
3 |
Railroad Crossing Violation |
3 |
Improper Passing Unsafe lane change, Improper lane use. |
3 |
Leaving Scene of Accident (property damage or Animal injury) |
3 |
Safety Restraint Violation involving person under age 16 |
3 |
Inadequate Brakes (while driving employers' vehicle) |
2 |
Any other moving violation |
2 |
• 11 points in 18 months still results in DMV license suspension/revocation hearing. Points are assessed as of violation date.
• Three speeding violations in 18 months still result in mandatory license revocation, regardless of points.
• Point values in effect as of July 1, 1988.
Source: NYS Department of Motor Vehicles