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"I panicked when I got my traffic ticket, because I knew that it would add points to my license and that my insurance would increase. I was so relieved when I found out I could take this course to avoid both the points and the increase in my insurance premium. And taking it online made it painless - THANKS for making this course available! "
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New York DMV Point System
Did you know that if you accumulate 11 points or more in an 18-month period, you could have your license suspended? By taking our defensive driving course online, you'll be able to reduce up to four points from your driver record.
Understand the NY DMV Point System
When you receive a traffic ticket in New York, points are assessed to your driver record based on the violation. The following list, which includes the points assessed to various violations, will help you understand the point system and how this defensive driving course can help you manage the points on your record.
| New York Traffic Violation: | Points Given: |
| Speeding (MPH over speed limit not indicated) | 3 Points |
| Speeding (MPH over speed limit) | |
| 1-10 MPH | 3 Points |
| 11 - 20 MPH | 4 Points |
| 21 - 30 MPH | 6 Points |
| 31 - 40 MPH | 8 Points |
| Passing improperly, changing lanes unsafely, driving to the left of center, driving in the wrong direction |
3 Points |
| Following too closely | 4 Points |
| Failed to obey a traffic signal, a stop sign, or a yield sign | 3 Points |
| Reckless driving | 5 Points |
All points for traffic violations that occurred within 18 months are added to your total points. After you take a defensive driving course, all violations will remain on your driver record; however, up to four points will be removed. For more information please visit http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm