New York State is changing its point system for drivers in 2026, affecting driver’s licenses and potentially car insurance.

According to WHEC and WHAM , the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles’ new rules for points have already been approved the the state legislature and will likely start being enforced in February. One of the biggest changes is how much easier it will be for drivers to accumulate enough penalties to have their license suspended.

According to the DMV, the Driver Violation Point System is designed “to identify and take action against high-risk drivers.” Points are assigned for traffic violations, and currently anyone who gets 11 points in 18 months faces a possible suspension of their driver’s license.

Under the new system, suspension will be possible with 10 points in

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