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Points
The following are common traffic violations and the points that correspond to each offense. For a complete list of New York Vehicle and Traffic Law violations and the points associated with each violation visit 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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1144.a
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Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle
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3 points
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1144-a
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Failing to move over
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2 points
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1225.c
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Cell Phone Violation
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5 points
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1225.d
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Portable Electronic Device Violation
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5 points
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1225.d
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Texting while driving
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5 points
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1229 (c) 1
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No Seatbelt Child
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3 points
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1229 (c) 2
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No Seatbelt Child
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3 points
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Points are assessed against your license or driving record based on the date of the violation of the ticket, not the date of conviction. If you accumulate 11 points or more with dates of violation within an 18 month period of each other, The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles will generally suspend your license for a certain amount of time. You may be able to avoid a suspension by taking a defensive driving class. Likewise, three or more speeding ticket convictions with dates of violation within an 18 month period, will lead to a 6 month license suspension