New York speeding fines by mph, the state surcharge added to every ticket, the points, and what changes on a second or third ticket inside 18 months.
DZ DMVZone editorial · November 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Quick answer
A first New York speeding ticket carries a fine of $45 to $150 for 1 to 10 mph over, $90 to $300 for 11 to 30, and $180 to $600 for more than 30, plus a state surcharge of up to $93. It also adds 3 to 11 points.
1-10 mph over
$45-$150
11-30 mph over
$90-$300
31+ mph over
$180-$600
Surcharge
Up to $93
New York sets fine ranges in state law and lets the judge choose within them. The surcharge is added on top no matter what, and the points can lead to a separate DMV bill months later. Here is how one ticket turns into three costs.
Fines by offense
Over the limit
First ticket
Second in 18 months
Third in 18 months
1 to 10 mph
$45-$150
$45-$300
$45-$525
11 to 30 mph
$90-$300
$90-$450
$90-$675
More than 30 mph
$180-$600
$180-$750
$180-$975
Speeds of 11 mph or more over can also bring jail time: up to 15 days for 11 to 30 mph and up to 30 days for more than 30 mph on a first offense. It is rare for an ordinary ticket, but it is in the law.
Points and the DMV bill
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
Good to know
A single ticket for 21 to 30 mph over is 6 points, which alone triggers the Driver Responsibility Assessment: $300 over three years on top of the fine and surcharge.
The three-ticket rule
Three speeding convictions for violations within 18 months bring a mandatory license revocation, regardless of your point total. A PIRP course does not prevent it.
Check yourself3 questions
What is the fine range for a first New York ticket at 15 mph over?
Answer: B. 11 to 30 mph over carries $90 to $300 on a first offense, plus the surcharge.
How many points for 22 mph over in New York?
Answer: C. 21 to 30 mph over is 6 points.
Three speeding tickets within 18 months leads to:
Answer: C. Three speeding convictions in 18 months mean a mandatory revocation.
Speeding ticket questions
Is the surcharge always added?
Yes. A state surcharge of up to $93 is added to moving violation convictions in addition to the fine.
Does a New York ticket add points in my home state?
That depends on your home state. New Jersey, for example, adds 2 points for out-of-state moving violations.
Are New York City speed camera tickets the same?
No. Camera tickets go to the vehicle owner as a fixed fine and carry no license points.
Official sources
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.