New November ‘bad driving’ law quietly came into effect with points system change – you’ll have to pay more when fined

This November, a new “bad driving” regulation with a harsher points system went into force covertly.

The modification entails more severe penalties for violators.

The DMV in New York State has increased the number of points that can be earned for a variety of offenses, as well as the length of time that these points will remain on your record.

Drivers now receive 11 points for crimes relating to drugs and alcohol as of November 6; driving without a license carries the same penalty.

Additionally, they receive five points for unlawful speed racing and eight points for hitting an overpass.

Before the amendment, there were only three penalties for leaving the scene of a collision with injuries; now, there would be five.

Instead of five, eight will be given out for passing a school bus that has stopped.

Additionally, you might have previously gotten away with three points for speeding in a work zone, but now you could get eight.

Offenders now face a higher chance of having their licenses suspended because any points will remain on their records for 24 months instead of the previous 18 months.

This occurs when ten points are accumulated in two years.

The change will also result in higher fines since each additional point will incur a tax known as the driver responsibility assessment fee, which starts at $300 for six points accumulated in 18 months.

According to CBSNews, speeding in a work zone could cost you $850.

If you are found guilty of a violation, the driver responsibility assessment charge is on top of any fines that you owe the court.

Earlier last month, the massive system change—which DMV Governor Kathy Hochul described as “significant and aggressive”—went unnoticed because the department didn’t even mention it on its website.

Its goal is to “bolster the ability to remove drivers who engage in risky behavior, and make it more difficult for persistent violators to get back their driving privilege” .

The announcement follows a warning to drivers in Des Moines, Iowa, that a new speeding law change will take effect on January 6 and raise the likelihood of receiving a ticket.

The installation of numerous new speed cameras could catch unwary drivers off guard.

“We simply don’t have the resources to put a cop on every corner,” stated Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek.

“We lack the means to station a police officer in front of every school or park.

Thus, we are operating more efficiently and taking advantage of technology.

“And hopefully, we’ll get that compliance that we’re looking for so that the kids are safe when they ride their bikes or walk to school.”

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