Points from traffic violations in New York currently stay on your driving record for 18 months from the date of the violation for DMV point accumulation purposes. After 18 months, those points no longer count toward potential license suspensions or penalties, although the conviction itself may remain on your record longer and can still affect insurance rates
. Starting January 2026, this period will be extended to 24 months, meaning points will remain active on your record for two full years before they stop counting toward suspensions or fees
. Additional details include:
- Points accumulate based on the violation date, not the conviction date
- Accumulating 11 or more points within the 18-month (soon to be 24-month) period can lead to license suspension
- The traffic violation convictions themselves typically remain on your driving record for up to 3 to 4 years, depending on the offense
- Serious offenses like DUIs can stay on your record for up to 10 years and carry more severe consequences
In summary:
- Current system: Points stay active for 18 months from violation date.
- Starting 2026: Points stay active for 24 months.
- Convictions remain longer: Up to 3-4 years or more for serious offenses.
This means points remain on your license for 18 months now but will be extended to 24 months soon, with convictions lasting longer on your record
