Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

Some countries (eg. Australia, can't comment on others but I'm sure there's many), in addition to the monetary fines, have a demerit point scheme. Each offence gives you a set number of points (eg. 20km/h over might be 3 points, drink driving I think is 8-10 points, etc), and if you accumulate a certain number of points over a three year rolling period (24 I think in my state), then your license is suspended/cancelled. So you might be able to afford the tickets, but if you do it more than a few times then you're still stuffed.



New York has the same thing. 11 points in 18 motnhs and you lose your license. Violations go from 2 points to 11. Speeding 1-10 MPH is 3 points, 11-20 4 points, 21-30 6 points, 31-40 8 points, and >40 or 11 points. The full list is at:

http://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/about-nys-driver-point-system

Though I expect the speed cameras are not actually giving out points. They don't for the red light cameras. You need a "real" ticket from a cop to get points for that.

Also, depending on the part of the state if you hire an attorney, then there is a good chance you'll get any points reduced. You might even get a parking violation instead and just pay a fine. In NYC, being able to plead and get a reduced point sentence is less likely than in other jurisdictions.


> Though I expect the speed cameras are not actually giving out points. They don't for the red light cameras. You need a "real" ticket from a cop to get points for that.

Correct! At least where I live, since points are tied to your license and the cameras can't accurately identify who is actually _driving_, this is the result.

The ticket is delivered to the owner of the vehicle, but they can't prove it was you driving the car at that time so there is no point penalty.




Join us for AI Startup School this June 16-17 in San Francisco!

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: