VTL §1180(b) and §1180(d) are the two most common types of speeding tickets issued in New York State. Section 1180(b) is for exceeding the state speed limit (usually 55 MPH), and 1180(d) is for exceeding a specifically posted limit.
1. Fines and Possible Jail Time
The consequences for a conviction under either section depend on how fast you were traveling and whether you have prior speeding convictions within the last 18 months.
| Speed Over Limit |
1st Conviction Fine |
2nd Conviction Fine |
3rd Conviction Fine |
| 1 – 10 mph |
$45 – $150 |
$45 – $300 |
$45 – $525 |
| 11 – 30 mph |
$90 – $300 |
$90 – $450 |
$90 – $675 |
| 31+ mph |
$180 – $300 |
$180 – $750 |
$180 – $975 |
Potential Jail Time:
• 1-10 mph over: No possible jail time.
• 11-30 mph over: Up to 15 days (1st conviction) or up to 30 days (2nd/3rd conviction).
• 31+ mph over: Up to 30 days in jail, regardless of whether it is your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd conviction.
2. License Suspensions
- Standard Drivers: For three speeding convictions of any type within 18 months, the DMV will suspend a driving privilege for 6 months.
- CDL Drivers: One conviction for speeding 15 mph or more over the limit will cause a 60-day license suspension. After a second conviction within 3 years, you face a 120-day suspension.
3. Points for Speeding Convictions
Points are assessed by the DMV based on how far over the posted limit you were traveling:
| Speed Over Limit |
Points Assessed |
Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) Penalty |
| 1 – 10 mph |
3 Points |
None (Unless combined with other points) |
| 11 – 20 mph |
4 Points |
None (Unless combined with other points) |
| 21 – 30 mph |
6 Points |
$300 DRA** |
| 31 – 40 mph |
8 Points |
$450 DRA** |
| 41+ mph |
11 Points |
$675 DRA** + License Suspension |
**Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA): A conviction resulting in 6 points or more in any 18-month period will cause a Driver Responsibility Assessment from the New York DMV in the amounts listed above. This assessment will be due in addition to the court fine and applies to all drivers, regardless of where they are licensed to drive.
**11 Point Suspension: New York State suspends the driving license of a driver who accumulates 11 points or more in any 18-month period. Therefore, one single conviction for speeding 41 mph or more over the limit will cause a suspension all by itself.
4. Mandatory State Surcharges
In addition to the fines and DRA fees, New York State adds a mandatory surcharge to every conviction:
- $93 for town and village courts
- $88 for other courts (e.g., city courts)
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