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Alabama Drivers: Effect of New York Traffic Ticket Convictions

by Seth Azria on 5/06/2020
Out-of-State Drivers 3 min read

Alabama Drivers: Effect of New York Traffic Ticket Convictions

By Seth M. Azria, Esq.

Alabama Adds New York Convictions to Home State Records

Alabama and New York are both member states of the Driver License Compact, meaning both states routinely share driver history and traffic conviction data. When the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) / DMV receives notice of a New York traffic conviction, it will:

  • Post the out-of-state conviction directly onto the driver's official Alabama motor vehicle record; and
  • Maintain the conviction on the active driver record for 3 years from the conviction date.

Key Considerations for Alabama License Holders

NY DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA):
All drivers—regardless of state licensure—who receive traffic citations in New York are subject to New York Driver Responsibility Assessment fees if they accrue 6 or more points in New York within an 18-to-24 month window. For example, a single speeding ticket for 21 mph over the limit carries 6 points immediately.
Auto Insurance Rate Hikes:
It is highly likely that your Alabama auto insurance provider will learn of the New York conviction during routine record audits. This can result in significant multi-year premium increases or even non-renewal of your coverage.
Alabama Driver with a NY Traffic Ticket?

Our goal at Azria Law Office is to minimize the financial and legal impact of your New York ticket both locally and in your home state—often without you ever having to return to New York for court.

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