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Points
The following are some of the more common traffic violations, and the points that correspond to each one. For a more thorough list of traffic infractions go to NewYorkTrafficTickets.com/VTL Codes.
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Speeding
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1 to 10 mph over limit
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3 points
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Speeding
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11 to 20 mph over limit
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4 points
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Speeding
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21 to 30 mph over limit
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6 points
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Speeding
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31 to 40 mph over limit
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8 points
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Speeding
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over 40 mph over limit
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11 points
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1102
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Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order
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2 points
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1110 (a)
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Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device
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2 points
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1110 (a)(1)
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Passed Green Arrow
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3 points
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1111 (d)(1)
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Passed Red Light
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3 points
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1111 (a)(1)
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Passed Red Arrow
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3 points
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1120 (a)
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Failure to Keep Right
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3 points
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1122
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Improper Lane Change
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3 points
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1128 (a)
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Unsafe Lane Change
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3 points
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1129 (a)
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Following Too Closely (Tailgating)
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4 points
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1140
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Failure to Yield Right of Way at Intersection
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3 points
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1141
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Failure to Yield Right of Way--Oncoming Traffic
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3 points
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1143
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Failure to Yield Right of Way--Pedestrians
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3 points
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1163
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Failure to Signal Lane Change
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2 points
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1172
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Failure to Stop at Stop Sign or Flashing Red Light
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3 points
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1180 (a)
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Unreasonable/Imprudent Speed
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3 points
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1180 (b)
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Speeding
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1 - 10 mph over speed limit
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3 points
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11 - 20 mph over speed limit
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4 points
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21 - 30 mph over speed limit
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6 points
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31 - 40 mph over speed limit (possible suspension)
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8 points
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More than 40 mph over speed limit (possible suspension)
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11 points
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1212
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Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor Offense)
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5 points
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600
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Leaving the Scene of an Accident
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3 points
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1229 (c)(3)
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No Seat Belt/Driver
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0 points
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319
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Uninsured Motorist (Mandatory Revocation)
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375 (1)
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Inadequate Brakes (Misdemeanor offense)
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4 points
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375 (3)
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Failure to Dim Headlights
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2 points
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375 (29a)
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Improper Towing/More Than One Vehicle
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2 points
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375 (29c)
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Connection Longer Than 16 Feet
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2 points
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375 (29d)
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No Licensed Driver in Towed Vehicle
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2 points
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381 (1a)
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Inadequate Brakes- Motorcycle
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4 points
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You can reduce up to four points from your driving record by completing a NYS DMV approved defensive driving course once every 18 months. If you have already taken the defensive driving course within 18 months you will not be able to obtain a point reduction.
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