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NYS DMV Points Chart
New York changed its driver point system for violations on or after February 16, 2026. The chart below shows the current point values published by the New York State DMV.
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding (mph over the limit not specified) | 3 |
| Speeding 1–10 mph over the posted limit | 3 |
| Speeding 11–20 mph over the posted limit | 4 |
| Speeding 21–30 mph over the posted limit | 6 |
| Speeding 31–40 mph over the posted limit | 8 |
| Speeding more than 40 mph over the posted limit | 11 |
| Speeding in a work zone | 8 |
| Alcohol- or drug-related driving incident (DWI, DWAI) | 11 |
| Aggravated unlicensed operation (driving while suspended or revoked) | 11 |
| Over-height vehicle / bridge strike | 8 |
| Passing a stopped school bus | 8 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Leaving the scene of a personal injury accident | 5 |
| Failure to exercise due care | 5 |
| Facilitating aggravated unlicensed operation | 5 |
| Speed contests and races | 5 |
| Use of a mobile phone or portable electronic device while driving | 5 |
| Railroad crossing violation | 5 |
| Following too closely (tailgating) | 4 |
| Inadequate brakes | 4 |
| Improper passing, unsafe lane change, driving left of center or in the wrong direction | 3 |
| Traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign violation | 3 |
| Failing to yield the right-of-way | 3 |
| Leaving the scene of an incident involving property damage or injury to a domestic animal | 3 |
| Safety restraint violation involving a passenger under 16 | 3 |
| Inadequate brakes (while driving an employer’s vehicle) | 2 |
| Any other moving violation | 2 |
How points add up
Points are counted by the date of the violation. If you get 11 or more points within 24 months, the DMV may suspend your driver license. Before February 16, 2026, the window was 18 months. Separately, 6 or more points within 18 months triggers a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee paid to the DMV.
Completing a DMV-approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) course can subtract up to 4 points when the DMV calculates a suspension.
Source: New York State DMV, The New York State Driver Point System. Point values can change; if you received a ticket, call 516-505-2300 to discuss how it may affect your license.
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