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Graduated
License Program for New Drivers
Effective September 1, 2003
Law pertains to all permit holders,
regardless of age.
Stage One – Learners Permit stage
·
Supervising driver of permit holder must be 21
years old, regardless of the age of the permit holder
·
No one other than the supervising driver can be
in the front seat with the permit holder
·
Permit holder may still schedule road test at
time of receiving permit-but must be able to submit
proof of at least 20 hours of driving experience at time
of road test
Stage two – Limited Junior License stage (LDJ)
·
Applies to 16 & 17 year olds that have passed
road test when having permit for less than 6 months
·
DJ license will be mailed at end of six month
period from when permit was obtained.
·
May
not receive DJ (regular junior license), but will
receive a limited junior driver’s license.
Restrictions:
1.
The driver may not operate unsupervised.
There are some exceptions:
unsupervised operation to/from school, work, dr.’s
appt.
2.
Every person in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt.
3.
The supervising driver must be 21 years old or
more.
4.
With limited exceptions, there can be no more
than two passengers under 21 years old in he vehicle
unless they are immediate family members.
(This is not applicable if the supervising driver
is the parent).
5.
During supervised driving, no one other than the
driver may be in the front seat.
6.
There are enhanced suspension periods for V &
T violations.
NYS
DMV Point System for Traffic Violations
Violation
Points
Speeding (MPH
over posted speed limit)
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1 to 1
3
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11 to
4
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21 to 30
6
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31 to 40
8
-
More than 40 MPH over
11
Reckless Driving (misdemeanor)
5
Fail to stop for school bus
5
Follow to closely (tailgating)
4
Inadequate brakes
4
Fail to yield right of way
3
Running a red light or stop sign
3
Crossing Railroad tracks while gates are down
3
Passing in no passing zone
3
Unsafe lane change
3
Leaving property damage accident
3
Leaving accident involving cat or dog
3
No seat belt on passenger under 16
3
All other moving violations
2
If
you accumulate more than 11 points in 18 months
your license may be suspended.
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