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The New York State DMV
has a Driver Violation Point System that works to identify high risk
drivers. Common traffic violations,
including speeding, reckless driving, and cell phone use, can result in points on
your license. If you receive 11 points in an 18-month period, your driver’s
license may be suspended.
These are a few things
every driver should know about driver’s license points:
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- Auto Insurance - Insurance companies have a different point system than the DMV. Although the violation may result in an increase in your rates, they have little to do with the points issued by the DMV.
- Fines - Not all violations result in points. Parking tickets and broken headlights do not add points, but you still have to pay a fine.
- Texting Violation - Texting and driving tickets add serious points to your license. In New York State, you get 5 points for a texting violation. This includes all portable devices, including a gps, cell phone, or mp3 player.
- Defensive Driving - You can take a DMV-approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program course to reduce your driver violation points by a maximum of 4 points and save 10 percent on your auto insurance.
- Seat belts – If you have a child under 16 in the car without a seat belt on, this violation adds 3 points to your license.
- Out-of-State Convictions – With the exception of Ontario and Quebec, traffic violation convictions that occur out of state do not affect your New York State driver record.
Read more
about driver’s license points here or on the DMV
website. The Law Offices of Louis D. Stober Jr. are experienced
in handling traffic violation cases. Our
experience, combined with our successful track record makes us Long Island’s
premier law firm. Contact our office for a consultation by calling 877-791-8076.
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