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New York Penalties practice

Practice 13 New York DMV questions on penalties. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

What happens if you receive a traffic ticket while driving in Connecticut or New Jersey?

  • A.you may return to New York State and answer the citation later.✓
  • B.your vehicle may be impounded until you answer the citation.
  • C.your license may be confiscated until you answer the citation.
  • D.you may have to post bail until you answer the citation.

Why: New York is part of a multi-state agreement that allows you to return home after receiving a traffic ticket in member states like Connecticut or New Jersey. You are not required to post bail or stay in that state to resolve the matter immediately.

2

In which Canadian provinces will a traffic conviction result in points being added to your New York driving record?

  • A.Ontario or Quebec.✓
  • B.New Brunswick or Quebec.
  • C.Newfoundland or Ontario.
  • D.Nova Scotia or Quebec.

Why: NYS only records traffic points from two Canadian provinces: Ontario and Quebec. Citations from other provinces or states generally don't add points to your NYS license.

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