New York state is expanding the license points system to include more violations. The number of points you can rack up before losing your license will drop.
Many violations that once meant a simple ticket now add points. An equipment violation, such as a dead lightbulb, will earn you a point. An illegal U-turn will land you two points. Failure to move over for emergency vehicles now carries a three-point penalty.
New York used to yank your license once you hit 11 points in 18 months. Under the new law, the number drops to 10 points. And points won’t follow you for 18 months anymore. They will linger for 24 months.
