What is the Driver Violation Point System and how does it work? 
The Driver Violation Point System gives the New York State DMV a way to identify and take action against high risk drivers. The DMV assigns points for certain traffic violations. If you get 11 points in an 18-month period , your driver license may be suspended. 1 However , the point system is not the only way to lose your license see Suspensions and Revocations [1]. 

How your point total is calculated 
you must be convicted of the traffic violation before points are added to your driving record your point total is calculated based on the date of the violation, not the date of the conviction the points for violations that all occurred within the last 18 months are added to calculate your point total 2 

Number of points assigned for common traffic violations 


Points are not assigned for the following violations 
any bicycle violation any pedestrian violation any parking violation any violation related to unregistered, unlicensed or uninsured operation any violation related to motor vehicle inspection, vehicle weights or dimensions or vehicle equipment other than inadequate service brakes any violation related to a business or the sale of goods established in the Vehicle and Traffic Law or any local law a violation related to the improper use of High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes in Suffolk County, between exits 49 and 57 of the Long Island Expressway any other violation not resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle 

Driver Responsibility Assessment 
If you receive 6 or more points on your New York State driving record in 18 months , you must pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment fee [2]. 

Out-of-state convictions 
If you are convicted of a traffic violation in another state or country , points are not added to your New York State driving record, unless the violation occurred in Ontario or Quebec. New York State has a reciprocal agreement with Quebec and Ontario. Traffic violation convictions tha

user: Hi, i got a ticket the other day and i was said i was going to get some points assigned to my license. What can you tell me about that?

assistant: No problem. Those points are representative for the Driver Violation Point System, a way for the DMV to identify high risk drivers and take pertinent actions against them.

assistant: Have you commited any traffic violations in the last 18 months period?

user: No, i haven't been in any traffic violations in that time.

user: I heard about a Point Reduction Program thing, is that a real thing?

assistant: Yes, sure is. It's a DMV feature, which allows you to take a DMV- approved Point and Insurance Reduction Program that will help to prevent you lose your license in case you have already 11 or more points on your driving record.

user: Oh, that's very nice of DMV. Say, what if i have a violation in my record and i didn't do it, but someone else did?

assistant: If you believe that is the case, you can make use of the hearing resource. but be aware that the hearing is not for probation of guilt or not.

user: Oh, i see. Um, i'm dragging a out-of-state violation conviction, that does affect my driving record in any way?

assistant: Not at all. If you have any out-of-state conviction, it won't have any effect on you driving record. But if you were convicted on Ontario or Quebec, indeed it counts for your driving record.