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Points
In New York convictions for speeding and other moving violations carry points on your license
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Speeding
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1 to 10 mph over limit
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3 points
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Speeding
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11 to 20 mph over limit
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4 points
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Speeding
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21 to 30 mph over limit
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6 points
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Speeding
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31 to 40 mph over limit
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8 points
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Speeding
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over 40 mph over limit
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11 points
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1102
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Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order
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2 points
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1110 (a)
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Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device
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2 points
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1110 (a)(1)
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Passed Green Arrow
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3 points
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1111 (d)(1)
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Passed Red Light
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3 points
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1111 (a)(1)
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Passed Red Arrow
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3 points
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1120 (a)
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Failure to Keep Right
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3 points
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1122
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Improper Lane Change
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3 points
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1128 (a)
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Unsafe Lane Change
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3 points
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1129 (a)
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Following Too Closely (Tailgating)
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4 points
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1140
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Failure to Yield Right of Way at Intersection
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3 points
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1141
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Failure to Yield Right of Way--Oncoming Traffic
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3 points
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1143
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Failure to Yield Right of Way--Pedestrians
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3 points
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1163
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Failure to Signal Lane Change
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2 points
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1172
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Failure to Stop at Stop Sign or Flashing Red Light
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3 points
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1180 (a)
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Unreasonable/Imprudent Speed
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3 points
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1180 (b)
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Speeding
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1 - 10 mph over speed limit
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3 points
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11 - 20 mph over speed limit
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4 points
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21 - 30 mph over speed limit
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6 points
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31 - 40 mph over speed limit (possible suspension)
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8 points
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More than 40 mph over speed limit (possible suspension)
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11 points
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1212
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Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor Offense)
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5 points
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600
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Leaving the Scene of an Accident
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3 points
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1229 (c)(3)
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No Seat Belt/Driver
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0 points
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319
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Uninsured Motorist (Mandatory Revocation)
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375 (1)
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Inadequate Brakes (Misdemeanor offense)
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4 points
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375 (3)
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Failure to Dim Headlights
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2 points
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375 (29a)
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Improper Towing/More Than One Vehicle
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2 points
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375 (29c)
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Connection Longer Than 16 Feet
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2 points
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375 (29d)
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No Licensed Driver in Towed Vehicle
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2 points
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381 (1a)
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Inadequate Brakes- Motorcycle
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4 points
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Points are assessed against your driving record based on the date of violation of the ticket, not the date of conviction. If you accumulate in excess of 10 points within an 18 month period, your license will be suspended or revoked. You can reduce up to four points from your driving record and save up to 10% on your auto liability insurance premiums by completing a DMV approved defensive driving course, also known as a 6 hour class.
You can use the point reductions from a defensive driving class once every 18 months. If you have already taken the defensive driving course within 18 months, regardless of whether you received a point reduction, you will not be able to reduce any points by taking the program again until a year and a half has passed. Also, you cannot apply the point reduction as a credit against future points.
NO ONE SHOULD EVER PLEAD GUILTY TO VIOLATION INVOLVING POINTS
WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY
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