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Points
Below are some of the more frequently given citations and the corresponding points for each offense. For a complete list of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and the points pertaining to each, go to NewYorkTrafficTickets.com.
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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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Once convicted of a moving violation, the points are assessed against your license or driving record based on the date of violation of the ticket. If you accumulate 11 points or more with dates of violation within an 18 month period of each other, The NYS DMV will generally suspend your license for a certain amount of time. You may be able to neutralize up to 4 points, and thus avoid a suspension by taking a defensive driving class. Contary to popular belief, the defensive driving program does not ‘get rid” of the points, but rather allows you to accumulate up to 4 more points before you get suspended. Also, three or more speeding ticket convictions with dates of violation within an 18 month period, will lead to a 6 month license suspension.
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