How many points does it take to suspend your license in New York?

Points are added after a conviction, and 11 points within 24 months can lead to license suspension.

Updated November 13, 2026

How long do points stay on your license in New York?

Points count toward the total for 24 months from the violation date and stay on the record as long as the conviction does.

How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record in New York?

Most traffic convictions show on the standard abstract until the end of the year of conviction plus 3 more years.

How long does a DUI stay on your record in New York?

A DWI conviction shows on the standard abstract for 15 years, and a DWAI conviction for 10 years.

Does a driving course take points off in New York?

An approved point and insurance reduction course takes up to 4 points off the suspension total but does not remove points or convictions from the record.

How to check your points in New York

Your New York driving record lists each conviction and the points it carries. In New York it is called the Abstract of Driving Record. See the New York driving record page.

How New York compares with nearby states

State	Uses points	The rule
Connecticut	Yes	Convictions add points, the DMV sends a warning letter at 6 points, and a total above 10 points brings a 30-day suspension.
Massachusetts	–	Massachusetts counts surchargeable events, not points, to suspend a license. Three events in two years mean a required driver retraining course, seven in three years bring a 60-day suspension, and three speeding tickets in 12 months bring 30 days. Its point system, the Safe Driver Insurance Plan, is for insurance rates.
New Jersey	Yes	Moving violations add points, 6 or more points in three years brings a surcharge, and 12 or more points leads to license suspension.
Pennsylvania	Yes	Violations add points. At 6 points the driver must take a special point exam or Driver Improvement School, and at 11 or more points the license is suspended.
Vermont	Yes	Each conviction adds points, such as 2 for most signal violations, and 10 points in two years starts a suspension of 10 days, rising with more points.

Rules checked November 13, 2026. NY DMV sets them and can change them. Your own record shows what applies to you. Sources: dmv.ny.gov.

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Each state sets its own limit, such as 12 points in 12 months in Florida. See how many points suspend a license in your state.
How long do points stay on your license?
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How to get points off your license
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Check license points
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