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: Good morning. I heard about some driver points the other day, do you have any info about it?

assistant: Good morning. You are talking about the Driver Violation Point System. It's a system that allows the NYS DMV to identify high risk drivers and take pertinent actions against them. Works on an assigned points basis for certain traffic violations.

assistant: Do you know how many points do you have in your license?

user: No, i don't know.

user: How i don't get points, by the way?

assistant: Well, you won't get any points in case of any of the following: any bicycle violation, any pedestrian violation or any parking violation.

user: Ok, got it. Uh, and what happens if i'm out of NYS?

assistant: If the violation occurs outside NYS, your driving record won't be affected by the violation, because it's outside NYS jurisdiction. Only exception is, if the violation happens to be in Ontario or Quebec.

user: Ok, thanks. May i know how my points are summed up, please?

assistant: Well, in first place, you must have a conviction by traffic violation. After that, points are added to your driving license. Second, the number of points to be added are based on your violation's date, not conviction's. And lastly,If the violation occurred within the last eighteen months, you'll certainly have those points added to your license.