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: I have a query in relation to the Driver Violation Point System, what exactly is it and how does it operate?

assistant: The Driver Violation Point System is a way for the DMV to highlight high risk drivers and allocate points for certain traffic violations that may occur

assistant: Do you have any points from this Driver Violation Point System?

user: Yes I do, what is the maximum number of points that I am allowed accrue?

assistant: If you receive 11 points in any 18-month period, you r driver license can be suspended. This is not the only was that your license can be suspended, consult the Suspensions and Revocations section of the website

user: Could you tell me some more about the Point and Insurance Reduction Program?

assistant: The Point and Insurance Reduction Program is DMV approved, which ultimately helps prevent you from losing your license, should you have accrued 11 points or more on your license

user: When are points not assigned in the NYS Driver Point System?

assistant: Instances where points are not assigned are associated with violations relating to bicycles, pedestrians or parking

user: How are the total number of points on my license calculated?

assistant: A conviction of a traffic violation has to occur before points accrue on your license. Your points total is calculated based on when you received the violation, not the date of conviction. Points are calculated on any violations that occurred within the last 18 months and are added together to give a total