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 was told something about a Driver Responsability fee, what's that?

assistant: The Driver Responsability Assessment fee is a special fee that you must pay if you receive 6 or more points on your NYS driving record in the last 18 months.

user: Yeah, that's my case, i have 8 points in my license.

assistant: Then you definitely must pay the fee.

user: I was wondering, about a month ago i was convicted for a violation but it wasn't me, what can i do about it? Is there any resource i can use?

assistant: You can use the hearing resource for case revision. But if you're looking for a non-guilty outcome, i'm afraid DMV hearing isn't for that.

user: Is there any way i can put down my points account?

assistant: There is. You have the Point and Insurance Reduction Program course. It's a DMV-approved course that will help to prevent you from losing your license in the event you accrued 11 or more points in your record.

user: Isn't that great, huh?.  Now please, if happens i'm out of the state and i'm convicted for any traffic violation, that will affect my record in NYS?

assistant: Don't you worry. Unless that violation occurred on Ontario or Quebec, any out-of-state conviction won't be adding any points to your driving record.