New York Defensive Driving Course

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New York Defensive Driving Course

New York Point System:

New York has a point system in place to keep track of how well you are driving.

Each violation has a set number of points assigned to it, and the more severe the violation, the more points you will accrue.

Some examples of New York violations and the points associated with them include:

• Speeding (1-10 MPH over the limit): 3 points

• Following too closely: 4 points

• Texting while driving: 5 points

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New York Defensive Driving Course

New York Traffic Tickets and Violations:

Taking New York Traffic school can:

• Reduce your point total by up to 4 points

• Save you 10% on your car insurance premium

Here’s how it works:

• Once your course completion is reported, your point reduction is applied.

• Your tickets aren’t removed, but your record notes your course completion and reduction.

• Your point total is updated in the DMV’s computer system.

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New York Defensive Driving Course

How Points Affect You:

If you have points on your driving record, you could face the following penalties:

• A higher car insurance premium

• Potential license suspension/revocation

Driving safely and utilizing defensive driving courses are the only ways to avoid these penalties.

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New York Defensive Driving Course

About the Course:

I Drive Safely’s New York Defensive Driving Course fulfills the requirements set by the New York DMV. The course is 6 hours long and:

• Can be taken once every 18 months for a point reduction

• Can be taken once every 3 years to maintain your insurance discount

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New York Defensive Driving Course

Course Eligibility:

In order to be eligible for a New York defensive driving course, you must meet these requirements:

• You have not taken a New York defensive driving course within the past 18 months

• This interval must be calculated from the date you received your ticket

• You must be deemed eligible to take the course

• You must have been given permission or ordered to take the course

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New York Defensive Driving Course

Course Benefits:

• Reduce your violation point total

• Prevent your insurance rate from increasing

• Get an insurance discount

• Check with your insurance company to find out if you’re eligible

• Refresh your memory on essential driving knowledge

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New York Defensive Driving Course

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