New York Traffic Tickets & Violation Points
Below is a list of the points assessed for speeding and other common moving violations
in New York State:
3 points Speeding MPH not specified
3 points Speeding MPH over posted limit: 1 to 10
4 points Speeding MPH over posted limit: 11 to 20
6 points Speeding MPH over posted limit: 21 to 30
8 points Speeding MPH over posted limit: 31 to 40
11 points Speeding more than 40 MPH over posted limit
5 points Reckless driving
5 points Failing to stop for school bus
4 points Inadequate brakes
4 points Following too closely (tailgating)
3 points Improper passing, unsafe lane change, drove left of center, or drove wrong direction
3 points Violation involving a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign
3 points Failing to yield right-of-way
3 points Railroad crossing violation
3 points Leaving scene of incident involving property damage or injury to domestic animal
3 points Safety restraint violation involving person under 16
2 points Inadequate brakes (while driving employer’s vehicle)
2 points Any other moving violation