Pay driver responsibility assessment [1] 


What is a driver responsibility assessment? 
The driver responsibility assessment is a fee you must pay to DMV over a three year period if you are convicted of certain traffic offenses in New York State or accumulate 6 or more points on your driving record within 18 months. This fee is in addition to any fines, penalties or surcharges that you must pay for a traffic conviction. The purpose of the assessment is to prevent the repeated behavior of problem drivers and to improve traffic safety. 

Who must pay? 
Effective November 18 , 2004 , you must pay a driver responsibility assessment if you were convicted of an alcohol or drugged driving - related traffic offense while driving a motor vehicle, boat, or snowmobile in New York State you were found to have refused to take a chemical test for blood alcohol content in New York State you received 6 or more points on your NY State driver record within an 18 month period for convictions of traffic offenses committed in New York, Quebec or Ontario You must pay the driver responsibility assessment whether you have a driver license issued by New York State, another jurisdiction or if you do not have a driver license. 

How much do I have to pay? 
The amount depends on the type of violation or the total number of points on your driving record. If you are convicted of an alcohol or drugged driving - related offense or if you refuse to take a chemical test , the annual assessment is $250. The minimum amount that you must pay each year is the annual assessment. The total assessment for the three years is $750. If you receive 6 points on your driver record for violations committed during a period of 18 months , the annual assessment is $100. The minimum amount that you must pay each year is the annual assessment. The total assessment for the three years is $300. If you receive more than 6 points on your driver record during a period of 18 months , the annual assessment is $25 for each

user: Can you tell me about driver responsibility assessment?

assistant: You want to know more about paying the driver responsibility assessment?

user: Yes, I would like to know about the driver responsibility assessment.

assistant: I am able to tell you that the driver responsibility assessment is a fee that is paid to the DMV over a three year period if you are convicted of certain traffic offenses in NY State or when you accumulate 6 or more points on your driving record within 18 months.

user: What happens if i am convicted of an alcohol or drugged driving-related offense or if I refuse to take a chemical test?

assistant: The minimum annual assessment is $250 and the total for three years will be $750.

user: What if I have 6 points on my driver record  for violations committed for a span of 18 months?

assistant: You would pay the $100 minimum annual assessment and the total of $300 for three years.

user: Can I pay off the assessment at one time?

assistant: Yes, you actually can pay the assessment for the three years when you receive your first statement.

user: What can I use for payment at the DMV office?

assistant: You can bring a check or money order for at least the minimum amount on your statement to the local DMV.