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What is the Driver Improvement Program? What does it do for me? How often can I take it? |
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THE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/POINT & INSURANCE REDUCTION PROGRAM IS A 6-HOUR STATE APPROVED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT DEDUCTS FOUR POINTS FROM YOUR LICENSE, AND CAN REDUCE YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUM BY 10%.
IT CAN ONLY REDUCE POINTS FOR VIOLATIONS WHICH OCCURRED WITHIN AN 18 MONTH PERIOD BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE; YOU CANNOT REDUCE POINTS TO LESS THAN ZERO, NOR CAN YOU USE IT AGAINST FUTURE VIOLATIONS
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How many points am I allowed? |
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If you accumulate 11 or more points WITHin 18 months, OR ARE CONVICTED OF THREE SPEEDING VIOLATIONS WITHIN 18 MONTHS, you will be called to a DMV hearing, after which your license may be suspended or revoked. |
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I’ve heard about a Driver’s Assessment Fee? What’s that? |
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IF YOU ARE CONVICTED OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL RELATED TRAFFIC OFFENSES (INCLUDING REFUSAL HEARINGS), OR ACCRUE 6 OR MORE POINTS ON YOUR LICENSE WITHIN AN 18-MONTH PERIOD, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THREE YEARS IN ADDITION TO ANY FINES |
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What causes a suspension ? Do I have to worry ? |
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THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO GET YOUR LICENSE SUSPENDED. THE EASIEST WAY IS BY FAILING TO PAY FINES ON MOVING VIOLATIONS OR FAILING TO ANSWER A TICKET. OTHER WAYS MAY INCLUDE 3 SPEEDING TICKETS WITHIN AN 18-MONTH PERIOD, ACCRUING TOO MANY POINTS ON YOUR LICENSE W/IN AN 18 MONTH PERIOD, ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED TRAFFIC OFFENSES, UNDERAGE DRINKING/ZERO TOLERANCE VIOLATIONS, DRIVING W/O INSURANCE, TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS WHILE HAVING A JUNIOR PERMIT/LICENSE OR ON PROBATION, OR FOR FAILURE TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT AND CIVIL JUDGMENTS.
DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED (AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION) IS A CRIME, AND CAN LEAD TO HIGH FINES AND/OR JAIL.
IF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED, CALL NOW TO SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE |
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Why a Warrant? |
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SOME COURTS WILL EXECUTE A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST INSTEAD OF SUSPENDING YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES IF YOU DON’T APPEAR FOR COURT. WARRANTS CAN USUALLY BE CLEARED WITHOUT FEAR OF ARREST. |
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What are the consequences of an uninsured vehicle? What if I wasn’t the owner? |
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IF YOU DRIVE AN UNINSURED VEHICLE, OR PERMIT SOMEONE ELSE TO DRIVE YOUR CAR, YOU FACE A SUSPENSION OF YOUR LICENSE AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT FINES AND CIVIL PENALTIES- IT DEPENDS UPON THE COURT AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES. IF YOU DID NOT OWN THE VEHICLE, YOU SHOULD BE SAFE; HOWEVER; NYS MIGHT ELECT TO GO AFTER THE REGISTERED OWNER. |
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Do out-of-state tickets affect my license? |
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NO. NYS DOES NOT record out-of-state violations, excepT FOR MOVING VIOLATIONS IN ONTARIO AND QUEBEC, AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL OFFENSES.
HOWEVER, IF YOU GET TICKETS FROM OUT OF STATE, DON’T IGNORE THEM- FAILURE TO APPEAR OR PAY TICKETS CAN LEAD TO A SUSPENSION IN NEW YORK. |
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NEW YORK STATE POINT SCHEDULE |
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Violation |
Points |
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Violation |
Points |
Speeding (MPH over speed limit not indicated) |
3 |
Following too closely |
4 |
Speeding (MPH over speed limit): |
Passing improperly, changing lanes unsafely, driving to the left of center, driving in the wrong direction |
3 |
1 - 10 MPH |
3 |
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11 - 20 MPH |
4 |
Failed to obey a traffic signal, a Stop sign, or a Yield sign |
3 |
21 - 30 MPH |
6 |
Railroad crossing violation |
3 |
31 - 40 MPH |
8 |
Failed to yield the right-of-way |
3 |
More than 40 MPH |
11 |
Passenger safety violation, including seat belts, child safety seats, or passengers under the age of 16 |
3 |
Reckless driving |
5 |
Left the scene of an accident that includes property damage or the injury of a domestic animal |
3 |
Failed to stop for a school bus |
5 |
Other moving violations |
2 |
Inadequate brakes |
4 |
Inadequate brakes (vehicle of an employer) |
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