New York to Toughen Driver Point System and Distracted Driving Penalties in 2026
New York is preparing a major overhaul of its Driver Violation Point System that is expected to take effect in early 2026. Under the new rules, a driver could face license suspension after accumulating 10 points within 24 months , instead of the current threshold of 11 points in 18 months. One of the main targets of the change is distracted driving . Violations of the state’s hands-free “touch” rule — which prohibits drivers from physically handling their cell phones while behind the wheel —...
