Florida Drivers: Impact of New York Traffic Convictions
by Seth Azria on 5/13/2015
A Florida driver will receive points on their Florida record from a ticket in New York, if Florida assesses points for that violation.
For example, if a Florida driver received a ticket in New York for speeding 86 in a 65 zone, New York would assess 6 points and Florida would assess 4 points. For a speeding violation more than 15 miles over the limit Florida will assess 3 points.
Our goal at Azria & Bruffett is to minimize the affect 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 Florida, 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.
Florida Suspensions and Points
A Florida driver license will be suspended if a driver:
- Accumulates 12 points in 12 month period; 30 day Suspension
- Accumulates 18 points in 18 month period; 3 Month Suspension
- Accumulates 24 points in 36 month period; 1 Year Suspension
If you are Florida driver and want to a copy of your driving record you may purchase one here:http://www.flhsmv.gov/ddl/abstract.html
For more information and a list of points associated with Florida convictions please see: Official Florida DMV | Driver License Points and Point Suspensions