Brighton, N.Y. (WHAM) — A new and increased DMV point system for serious driving infractions is now in effect across New York State.
“They’re going to be more careful because they don’t want to get this suspended license,” said patrol officer Brandan Flicker of the Brighton Police Department.
Previously, the threshold for losing or having your driver’s license suspended was getting 11 points in 18 months. Under the new system, the lookback period is now extended to two years, but many serious traffic violations carry a higher number of points.
“In regard to the point system itself, it doesn’t really have any bearings towards police officers,” Flickner explained. “I do think you’ll see people more aware of their driving, especially with drunk driving. We went from zero points to now, convicted of driving high, drunk driving. You get 11 points. So, at that point convicted, you’re already suspended.”…