New York License Points Lookup
Enter your point total to see where it sits against New York's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and New York law. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026.
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Point values from the state schedule. Tick each conviction.
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New York
The DMV adds points to a driving record after a conviction for certain traffic violations, and 11 points within 24 months can lead to a license suspension.
Other consequences
Getting 6 or more points within 18 months, or a conviction for certain alcohol or drug offenses, requires paying a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee to the DMV over three years, on top of court fines.
Other consequences
A point reduction course does not prevent a mandatory revocation or suspension for DWI, DWAI, or three speeding violations within 18 months.
Other consequences
Under updated DMV regulations enforceable February 16, 2026, the look-back for administrative action against a persistent violator went from 18 months to 24 months.
NY DMV news release: updated point values (enforceable Feb 16, 2026)
How long points count
Points count toward the total for 24 months from the violation date, not the conviction date, but they stay on the driving record as long as the conviction does.
Point reduction or driver improvement
Completing a DMV-approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) course reduces the points used to calculate a suspension by up to 4. The tickets stay on the record, and a course can be used for point reduction once in an 18-month period.
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NY DMV: Get My Own Driving Record (Abstract)
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How New York license points work
The DMV adds points to a driving record after a conviction for certain traffic violations, and 11 points within 24 months can lead to a license suspension. (NY DMV: The New York State Driver Point System)
New York point levels
- 11 points within 2 years: license may be suspended (24-month look-back in effect since February 16, 2026; it was 18 months before) (NY DMV: The New York State Driver Point System)
Points for common violations in New York
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding 1-10 mph over | 3 |
| Speeding 11-20 mph over | 4 |
| Speeding 21-30 mph over | 6 |
| Speeding 31-40 mph over | 8 |
| Speeding more than 40 mph over | 11 |
| Speeding in a work zone | 8 |
| Alcohol or drug-related driving incident | 11 |
| Passing a stopped school bus | 8 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Using a phone or portable electronic device while driving | 5 |
| Traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign violation | 3 |
| Following too closely (tailgating) | 4 |
The full schedule is in NY DMV: Points for Common Traffic Violations.
How long points count in New York
Points count toward the total for 24 months from the violation date, not the conviction date, but they stay on the driving record as long as the conviction does. (NY DMV: The New York State Driver Point System)
Point reduction and driver improvement in New York
Completing a DMV-approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) course reduces the points used to calculate a suspension by up to 4. The tickets stay on the record, and a course can be used for point reduction once in an 18-month period. (NY DMV: Point and Insurance Reduction Program)
Tickets from another state
Convictions from other states or countries do not add points to a New York record, except convictions in Canada, which carry the same points as New York convictions under a reciprocal agreement. (NY DMV: The New York State Driver Point System)
Other consequences
- Getting 6 or more points within 18 months, or a conviction for certain alcohol or drug offenses, requires paying a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee to the DMV over three years, on top of court fines. (NY DMV: Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA))
- A point reduction course does not prevent a mandatory revocation or suspension for DWI, DWAI, or three speeding violations within 18 months. (NY DMV: Point and Insurance Reduction Program)
- Under updated DMV regulations enforceable February 16, 2026, the look-back for administrative action against a persistent violator went from 18 months to 24 months. (NY DMV news release: updated point values (enforceable Feb 16, 2026))
What this page does not do
- It does not read your driving record. Only New York State Department of Motor Vehicles can confirm your current total.
- It does not predict a suspension: levels count only convictions inside each window, and the agency decides.
- It does not cover commercial (CDL) disqualifications or DUI suspensions, which follow separate rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points before your license is suspended or revoked in New York?
New York's first level for an adult license is 11 points within 2 years: license may be suspended (24-month look-back in effect since February 16, 2026; it was 18 months before).
How long do points stay on your license in New York?
Points count toward the total for 24 months from the violation date, not the conviction date, but they stay on the driving record as long as the conviction does.
Can you remove points from your license in New York?
Completing a DMV-approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) course reduces the points used to calculate a suspension by up to 4. The tickets stay on the record, and a course can be used for point reduction once in an 18-month period.
How do I check my driving record in New York?
Request it from New York State Department of Motor Vehicles: NY DMV: Get My Own Driving Record (Abstract). $7 online through MyDMV; $10 at a DMV office (fees as stated on the DMV page).
Sources
- NY DMV: The New York State Driver Point System
- NY DMV: Point and Insurance Reduction Program
- NY DMV: Get My Own Driving Record (Abstract)
- NY DMV: Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA)
- NY DMV news release: updated point values (enforceable Feb 16, 2026)
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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