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Estimate the DMV points a ticket can add to your license, and search the New York Vehicle & Traffic Law.
DMV points calculator
Add the violations on your ticket to estimate your point total.
Speeding
Speeding: 1–10 mph over the limit
3 points · VTL 1180
0Speeding: 11–20 mph over the limit
4 points · VTL 1180
0Speeding: 21–30 mph over the limit
6 points · VTL 1180
0Speeding: 31–40 mph over the limit
8 points · VTL 1180
0Speeding: more than 40 mph over the limit
11 points · VTL 1180
0
Serious
Reckless driving
5 points · VTL 1212
0Failed to stop for a school bus
5 points · VTL 1174
0Railroad crossing violation
5 points · VTL 1170
0Leaving the scene of a property-damage incident
3 points · VTL 600
0
Distracted
Improper cell phone use
5 points · VTL 1225-c
0Improper use of a portable electronic device (texting)
5 points · VTL 1225-d
0
Other moving
Followed too closely (tailgating)
4 points · VTL 1129
0Failed to yield right-of-way
3 points · VTL 1140
0Traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign violation
3 points · VTL 1110
0Improper passing or unsafe lane change
3 points · VTL 1120
0Child safety restraint violation
3 points · VTL 1229-c
0All other moving violations
2 points
0
Equipment
Inadequate brakes
4 points · VTL 375
0Inadequate brakes (driving an employer's vehicle)
2 points · VTL 375
0
Total points (18 months)
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