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New York State will enforce stricter DMV rules starting Feb. 16, 2026, raising point penalties and lowering the license suspension threshold to 10 points within 24 months.
Starting February 16, 2026, New York State will enforce stricter DMV rules that increase point penalties for traffic violations and extend the look-back period for infractions from 18 to 24 months.
Serious offenses like passing a stopped school bus, reckless driving, and using a phone while driving now carry higher points, with speeding in construction zones triggering an automatic eight-point penalty.
The license suspension threshold drops to 10 points within 24 months.
New violations such as failing to move over for emergency vehicles and illegal U-turns also carry points.
The changes, part of a broader safety initiative, aim to reduce traffic fatalities by increasing accountability for risky driving behaviors.
El estado de Nueva York aplicará reglas más estrictas del DMV a partir del 16 de febrero de 2026, aumentando las penalizaciones por puntos y reduciendo el umbral de suspensión de la licencia a 10 puntos dentro de 24 meses.