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ROCHESTER, N.Y. \u2014 Changes are coming to the DMV\u2019s driver point system that could affect drivers across the state.<\/p>\n
Right now, accumulating 11 points within 18 months can lead to a license suspension. \u00a0Under the new rules which become enforceable on February 16th, the threshold for suspension drops to 10 points and the points will be considered for 24 months.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery single conviction will stay in your life longer now and that\u2019s going to have an impact in a variety of ways,\u201d explains Aaron Pam, a senior associate at Tully Rinckey.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The point values of a number of violations are also going up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Many existing point assignments will remain the same.\u00a0 For example:<\/p>\n
Speeding:<\/p>\n
1-10mph: 3 points<\/p>\n
10-20mph: 4 points<\/p>\n
20-30mph: 6 points<\/p>\n
30-40mph: 8 points<\/p>\n
Over 40mph: 11 points \u00a0<\/p>\n
Reckless Driving: 5 points<\/p>\n
Cell Phone Use: 5 points<\/p>\n
Following too Closely: 4 points<\/p>\n
Improper Passing: 3 points<\/p>\n
Equipment Violations: 0 points<\/p>\n
\u201cConstruction zones are a particular new focus under the new law, even speeding one or two miles an hour over the limit in a construction zone, is an increased amount of points now,\u201d Pam explains.<\/p>\n
Higher points can lead to increased car insurance premiums and reaching 7 points might require drivers to attend a \u201cdriver improvement clinic.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Commissioner of DMV tells News10NBC, \u201cThese updated regulations will have no impact on drivers who follow the rules of the road, but they will have a big impact on dangerous drivers and repeat offenders whose poor choices always put other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians at risk.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local drivers shared their thoughts on the changes. Warren Meeks Jr. saying, \u201cIf you have a problem with this, then you probably need to change the way you drive because at the end of the day, they\u2019re looking at safety.\u201d Willie Robinson adds, \u201cI don\u2019t personally have a problem with that because I\u2019m a pretty decent driver, I just think it would be challenging for some folks but we just have to be mindful to make laws fair and consistent.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new DMV regulations also permanently revoke the driving privileges of any person after 4 drug or alcohol-related convictions or incidents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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