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Florida Drivers: Impact of New York Traffic Convictions

By Seth M. Azria, Esq.

1. Points in Florida if Florida Gives Points for the NY Conviction

A Florida driver will receive points on their Florida record from a ticket in New York, if Florida assesses points for that specific violation.

How Points Transfer: An Example

If a Florida driver receives a ticket in New York for speeding 86 mph in a 65 mph zone, New York would assess 6 points for that conviction. However, Florida assesses 4 points for a speeding violation of 16 miles or more over the limit. As a result, the Florida driver would get 4 points on their Florida record. (For a speeding violation 15 miles or less over the limit, Florida assesses 3 points).

2. Florida Suspensions and Points

A Florida driver license will be suspended if a driver accumulates:

  • 12 points in a 12-month period: 30-day Suspension
  • 18 points in an 18-month period: 3-Month Suspension
  • 24 points in a 36-month period: 1-Year Suspension
Florida DMV Resources

For more information and a list of points associated with Florida convictions, or to obtain a copy of your driving record, please use the resources below:

3. 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.

Hidden NY Penalties: One important point to keep in mind is that even if you are licensed in Florida, the New York State DMV will still fine you if you accumulate 6 NY points in any 18-month period. These fines are called Driver Responsibility Assessments.
Learn About NY Driver Responsibility Assessments
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