DMV Point System To Change for Millions of Drivers Next Week
Summary
New York's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will change its driver point system on February 16, 2026. The new system lowers the points needed to suspend a driver's license and adds more points for serious driving offenses, aiming to improve road safety.Key Facts
- The suspension threshold will change to 10 points within 24 months from 11 points in 18 months.
- Serious offenses like alcohol- or drug-related incidents will carry 11 points.
- Speeding in a construction zone will be 8 points, no matter the speed.
- Passing a stopped school bus will increase from 5 to 8 points.
- New point values are introduced for various violations, including leaving the scene of a crash and speed contests.
- Existing assignments for some violations, like using a handheld device (5 points), will remain the same.
- DMV offices were temporarily closed for technology updates to prepare for the new system rollout.
- The changes became effective on February 16, 2026, following public comments and a formal rule-making process.
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