DMVZoneBlogThe full New York point schedule after the February 2026 update, the 24-month suspension window, and why out-of-state tickets mostly do not add NY points.
New York adds 2 to 11 points per conviction, counted by the date of the violation. The DMV's point page says 11 points within 24 months can lead to a suspension. Since February 16, 2026, passing a stopped school bus and speeding in a work zone each carry 8 points.
New York counts points from the date you committed the violation, not the date you were convicted. So a ticket you fight for six months still lands on the calendar where it happened. That detail matters when two tickets fall close to the edge of the window.
| Over the limit | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 to 10 mph | 3 |
| 11 to 20 mph | 4 |
| 21 to 30 mph | 6 |
| 31 to 40 mph | 8 |
| More than 40 mph | 11 |
| Any speed in a work zone | 8 |
One ticket for more than 40 mph over reaches 11 points by itself. Three speeding convictions inside 18 months also bring a mandatory revocation, no matter the point total.
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Alcohol- or drug-related driving offense | 11 |
| Aggravated unlicensed operation | 11 |
| Passing a stopped school bus | 8 |
| Over-height vehicle or bridge strike | 8 |
| Cell phone or electronic device use | 5 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Failure to exercise due care | 5 |
| Leaving the scene of an injury crash | 5 |
| Railroad crossing violation | 5 |
| Speed contests and races | 5 |
| Following too closely | 4 |
| Traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign | 3 |
| Failure to yield the right-of-way | 3 |
| Improper passing or unsafe lane change | 3 |
| Child under 16 not buckled | 3 |
| Any other moving violation | 2 |
Convictions in other states do not add points to a New York record. The exception is Canada: New York has an agreement with the provinces, so a ticket in Quebec or Ontario counts like a New York ticket. Out-of-state convictions can still be listed on your record, and your insurer may see them.
How many points does New York add for 25 mph over the limit?
Answer: C. 21 to 30 mph over carries 6 points.
You get a speeding ticket in Pennsylvania. How many New York points?
Answer: A. Out-of-state convictions do not add New York points. Only Canadian provinces are counted.
Since February 2026, passing a stopped school bus carries:
Answer: C. It went up from 5 to 8 points for violations on or after February 16, 2026.
New York counts points from which date?
Answer: B. Points are counted from the date the violation happened.
Points stop counting once they fall outside the 24-month window for suspension, and the 18-month window for the Driver Responsibility Assessment. The conviction stays on your record longer.
A PIRP course subtracts up to 4 points when the DMV figures a suspension. It does not erase anything from your record and does not lower a Driver Responsibility Assessment.
No. Your insurer uses its own system and may raise rates for violations that carry few DMV points.
Checked against these pages on November 12, 2026. Laws change, so open the source before you rely on a number.
Rules and fees change. Always confirm the details with the official New York DMV or motor vehicle agency before you act. DMVZone practice questions are written to teach the rules and are not copies of the real test.
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