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Effective November 6, 2024, any individual convicted of an impaired driving offense (VTL §1192) will be assessed 11 points to their driving record. Previously, such convictions carried 0 points. Any conviction under §511 of the VTL (Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Facilitating Unlicensed Operation) will also be assessed 11 points.

Any motorist who accumulates 11 points within 24 months, the motorist may be subject to attend a DMV “habitual or persistent violator” hearing and may be subject to further suspension or revocation. There is one small saving grace is that if the 11 points or more are the result of one single event, DMV will not require a hearing.

Additionally, motorists convicted of DWI/DWAI offenses or refusing to submit to a chemical test will also be responsible to pay the Driver Responsibility Assessment ($750) but will also now be required to pay an additional fee to DMV of at least $675 on top of any fines and surcharges due the Court.

There are also changes as to how Youthful Offender status is now affected on an individual’s driving record.

Lastly and very crucial, DMV will now administratively revoke any motorist’s license for LIFE if they have four or more alcohol or drug related convictions in their lifetime!

There are additional changes as well, but these are the most critical ones as they related to impaired driving offenses.

Now more than ever, a motorist charged with any impaired driving offense or unlicensed operation will require the best legal representation available.

Absolutely. At Fiandach & Fiandach, we specialize in criminal law, particularly DWI, Vehicular Homicide, and Vehicular Assault cases. Ed Fiandach has handled a wide range of criminal cases and is Board Certified by the American Bar Association in DUI/DWI law.