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NEW YORK STATE VIOLATION POINT SYSTEM
SPEEDING (mph over posted limit)
1-10 or unspecified speed
3
11-20 4
21-30 6
31-40 8
Over 40 11
Reckless Driving, a criminal misdemeanor 5
Failing to Stop for School Bus 5
Following Too Closely (tailgating) 4
Inadequate Brakes 4
Failing to Yield Right of Way 3
Disobeying Traffic Control 
Signal, Violation involving traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign
3
Railroad Crossing Violation 3
Improper Passing Unsafe lane change, Improper lane use, 3
Leaving Scene of Accident 
(property damage or Animal injury)
3
Safety Restraint Violation involving person under age 16 3
Inadequate Brakes (while driving employers' vehicle) 2
No hands-free device (while talking, texting or holding a device) 5
Any other moving violation 2
Source:  NYS Department of Motor Vehicles

PS - adult seat belt & equipment tickets carry no points - D.K.


The Law Office of David S. Kapp
527 Townline Rd, Suite 302
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Telephone (631) 348-0195

Map and directions to our office
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OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

LEARN MORE at my FAQ page - Frequently Asked Questions about L.I. traffic tickets

The DMV - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

The VTL - New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law

Long Island Speed Traps to avoid

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