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NY Traffic Ticket Points & Fines Calculator

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Estimate NY DMV points, potential fine exposure, whether you may reach the 11-point suspension threshold, and whether the Driver Responsibility Assessment could apply.

2026 NY DMV point values24 months suspension window18 months DRA window

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Current NY DMV points from violations in the last 24 months

Use points based on violation dates, not conviction dates.

Of those, points from the last 18 months

This separate number is used for the Driver Responsibility Assessment.

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Two Different Windows Matter

Why your 24-month and 18-month totals can be different

New York DMV uses a 24-month point window for the ordinary suspension threshold, while the Driver Responsibility Assessment uses an 18-month window. That is why this calculator asks for both numbers.

Points in 24 months

At 11 points in 24 months, your license may be suspended. Other mandatory suspension or revocation rules can apply sooner.

Points in 18 months

Six points in 18 months triggers a point-based Driver Responsibility Assessment.

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Each extra point

Each point above six adds $25 per year for three years — $75 total per extra point.

Quick Reference

Common NY traffic-ticket point values

3Speeding 1–10 mph over

4Speeding 11–20 mph over

6Speeding 21–30 mph over

8Speeding 31–40 mph over

11Speeding more than 40 mph over

5Cell phone / portable device

8Passing a stopped school bus

5Reckless driving
⚠ Misdemeanor offense — attorney review strongly recommended

Related WicikLaw resources: New York Point System · Speeding Tickets · Cell Phone Tickets.

Violation	DMV Points
Speeding — speed not specified	3
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
Aggravated Unlicensed Operation	11
Over-height vehicle / bridge strike	8
Reckless driving	5
Passing a stopped school bus	8
Leaving scene of a personal-injury accident	5
Failure to exercise due care	5
Speed contest or race	5
Following too closely / tailgating	4
Cell phone / portable electronic device	5
Improper passing / unsafe lane change / left of center / wrong direction	3
Traffic signal / stop sign / yield sign violation	3
Failure to yield right-of-way	3

Current point values based on the New York State DMV driver point system. Hero photo by Jerome Cha via Unsplash.

Helpful Legal Resources

Learn more about New York traffic-ticket defense

The point total is only one part of a traffic case. Review the relevant service page below or contact the office for an evaluation of your actual ticket and driving record.

Traffic TicketsExplore representation for New York traffic tickets and moving violations.View service →NYC Traffic Violations LawyerLearn about traffic-ticket defense throughout New York City.Learn more →Speeding Tickets LawyerReview the potential points and consequences associated with speeding charges.Learn more →Cell Phone Ticket LawyerUnderstand New York cellphone and portable-device ticket consequences.Learn more →CDL Violations LawyerSee why commercial drivers may face consequences beyond ordinary DMV points.Learn more →DMV Hearings LawyerGet information about hearings that may affect your driving privileges.Learn more →Contact Wicik LawRequest a free, confidential consultation about your ticket or license.Contact the office →

Questions

Traffic point calculator FAQ

Does a ticket add points when it is issued?

No. Points are added after a conviction, but DMV calculates the point total using the date the violation occurred rather than the conviction date.

Does 11 points tell me every possible license consequence?

No. Certain offenses, probationary-driver rules, repeat speeding convictions, DWI-related matters and other circumstances can carry separate consequences.

Can a defensive-driving course erase my points?

A DMV-approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program can reduce the point total used to calculate a suspension by up to four points, but tickets remain on the record and the course does not reduce a Driver Responsibility Assessment.

Legal disclaimer: This calculator is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Exact points, fines, surcharges, suspension or revocation consequences depend on the precise charge, date of violation, driving history, license class, age, court and other circumstances.