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How many points is texting while driving in NY?

I have a problem with texting while I’m driving. I know that it’s a bad idea, but my drive time is usually the only time I can communicate with friends and family during the day. In an effort to curb my habit, I want to assess the risks. How many points will be added to my license in New York for texting and driving?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
New York
has some of the strictest laws in the country regarding cell phone usage and texting behind the wheel. If you’re caught texting while driving in New York, the NY DMV will add five points to your license.
While five points won’t impact your driving privileges on their own, subsequent points can cause issues:
  • If you accrue six points on your license in an 18-month period, you must pay for a Driver Responsibility Assessment. This is a $100 fee that’s sole intention is to deter drivers from poor driving habits.
  • If you get 11 points on your license in an 18-month period, a judge could suspend your license. The length of the suspension varies. This is in addition to any fines and the Driver Responsibility Assessment fee.
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