NYS DMV Points Chart

NYS DMV Points Chart

ViolationPoints

Speeding (MPH over speed limit not indicated) 3
Speeding (MPH over speed limit): 1 – 10 MPH 3
11 – 20 MPH 4
21 – 30 MPH 6
31 – 40 MPH 8
Over 40 MPH 11
Following too closely 4
Passing improperly, changing lanes unsafely, driving to the left of center, driving in the wrong direction 3
Failed to obey a traffic signal, a Stop sign, or a Yield sign 3
Railroad crossing violation 3
Failed to yield the right-of-way 3
Passenger safety violation including seat belts, child safety seats, or passengers under the age of 16 3
Reckless driving 5
Left the scene of an accident that includes property damage or the injury of a domestic animal 3
Inadequate brakes (vehicle of an employer) 2
Inadequate brakes 4
Other moving violations 2
Failed to stop for a school bus 5
Use of portable electronic device (“texting”) 5
Improper cell phone use 5