New York Traffic Ticket Violations

Suspension or revocations of driving privilege occurs in New York when an individual is found guilty of three (3) speeds within eighteen (18) months, or convicted of eleven (11) points charged within an eighteen (18) month period.

NEW YORK TRAFFIC TICKET VIOLATION   
POINTS
  Speeding - Unreasonable (for conditions)
3

  (mph over posted limit)

  1 to 10                                   
  11 to 20                                            
  21 to 30                                            
  31 to 40                                            
  Over 40                                                   



3
4
6
8
11
Reckless Driving (6 mos. Suspension)
5
Failing to Stop for School Bus
5
Following Too Closely (tailgating)
4
Inadequate Brakes (commercial vehicle only)
2
Failing to Yield Right of Way
3
Disobeying Traffic Control Sign
(Signal, Stop sign or Yield Sign)    
3
Railroad Crossing Violation
3
Improper Passing or Lane Use
3
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Involving Property Damage
or Animal
3

Leaving the scene of a accident With personal injury is a misdemeanor (Punishable by up to six (6) months in a Local jail, revocation of operating privileges, and a $600.00 fine.

5
Failing to wear seat belt - Adult
0
Failing to properly restrain child
  (<l6 in front, <10 in rear, <4 in child seat)
3
3
Any other Moving Violation
2
Disobey Traffic Control Device/Pavement Markings
2


Things People Do Without Consulting a NY Traffic Ticket Attorney

1) Take a restricted license for the thirty (30) days suspension occurring after receiving eleven (11) points (e.g. two "6"point speeds). Motorists then incurs a third speed within eighteen months and must take a six (6) months revocation, without the possibility of another restricted license (only one allowed every three years.)

2) Failure to take National Drivers Safety Course after notice of impending license suspension for having incurred eleven (11) points or more within an eighteen month period. Completion of six-hour course results in a reduction of four (4) points from your point total. In order to avoid suspension the course must be completed prior to the effective suspension date.

A RESTRICTED LICENSE IS VALID ONLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

  • En route to and from business, trade, occupation or profession
  • En route to and from rehabilitation program
  • To and from a class or course at an accredited school, college or university
  • En route to and from medical/Dental exams or treatment for the license holder or a member of his/her household
  • En route to and from a place, including a school, at which your child/children are cared for.