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A New York driving record is a summary of your driving history maintained by the state.

A New York driving record summarizes reportable driving history tied to your license, including convictions, license status events, and accident entries. Employers, insurers, and courts often request it to evaluate driving history.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

It can show convictions, license status changes, and accident entries.

A New York driving record may include traffic convictions, license suspensions or revocations, and accident listings. The exact contents depend on your driving history and how far back the record is reviewed.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

It can include both recent and older driving history.

New York driving records may display recent activity as well as older violations or license actions, depending on the type of event and how the record is reviewed.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

Usually not until the case is resolved.

Traffic tickets typically appear on a New York driving record after they result in a conviction. Pending or unresolved tickets may not yet be reflected.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

Points are added after conviction and tracked within an 18-month window.

In New York, points are only added after a conviction. The point total is calculated using violations that occurred within the last 18 months.

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11 points within 18 months can trigger a suspension.

Reaching 11 points within an 18-month period can result in a license suspension in New York.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

Yes, but accident listings do not determine fault.

Accident entries may appear for drivers involved in a crash. An accident appearing on your driving record does not mean fault was assigned.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

Often through the end of the year plus three additional years.

New York generally displays accidents and most traffic convictions through the end of the year they occurred, plus three additional years.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

Many appear for four years after they end.

Most suspensions and revocations remain visible on a New York driving record for four years after the license action ends.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

DWI convictions can appear for many years.

Alcohol-related convictions such as DWI and DWAI remain visible on New York driving records for longer periods than most traffic violations.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

Yes, ordering online is the most convenient option.

Ordering your New York driving record online allows you to quickly review what’s on file for employment, insurance, or personal reasons.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

Yes, your record stays with the issuing state.

If New York issued your license, your driving record remains on file there even if you now live elsewhere.

Reviewing your driving record can help you understand what's currently on file.

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