If you receive a traffic conviction in New York State, Texas will be notified of the offense as both states are members of the Driver License Compact.

If the Texas Department of Public Safety is notified by another state that you have not complied with the terms of a traffic citation, you will be provided notification that your Texas driver license will be revoked until evidence is received that the citation has been satisfied. The Department will review offense that had it been committed in Texas, would be grounds for a suspension or disqualification. More on Out-of-State Offenses.

If you are an Texas driver and want to obtain a copy of your driving record, you may do so here.

Insurance Premium Increases are Still a Concern

Most importantly, it is likely your insurance company will learn of your New York conviction and may increase your premiums or drop coverage. It remains important to mitigate the charge as much as possible.

Minimize the Effect of All Traffic Tickets

Our goal at Azria & Bruffett is to minimize the effect of your New York traffic ticket both in New York and in your home state. One important point to keep in mind is that even if you are licensed in Texas, the New York State DMV will still fine you if you accumulate 6 points in any 18 month period - these fines are called a “Driver Responsibility Assessments.”

Please call (315) 364-1155 for a free consultation with a traffic lawyer about your New York traffic ticket.