John J. Lindsey
Attorney-at-Law
(518) 605-9106
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New York Point System for Traffic Violations
Find below the most common traffic violations in New York State and the points that are associated with each violation:
| Violation | Points |
| Speeding (MPH over not indicated) | 3 |
| Speeding (MPH over the Speed Limit) | |
| 1-10 MPH | 3 |
| 11-20 MPH | 4 |
| 21-30 MPH | 6 |
| 31-40 MPH | 8 |
| 41 or More | 11 |
| Reckless Driving | 5 |
| Failure to Stop for School Bus | 5 |
| Following Too Closely | 4 |
| Unsafe Lane Change | 3 |
| Passed Red Light | 3 |
| Failure to Obey Stop Sign | 3 |
| Failure to Yield Right of Way | 3 |
| Child Restraint Violation (Under 16) | 3 |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident | 3 |
Hire a New York traffic lawyer to keep points to a minimum and to protect your insurance rates. If you
received a violation that you do not find on the chart, contact John for a free
consultation and he will tell you about your options.