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The Daily Horizon

Does New York recognize out-of-state speeding tickets?

Author

Christopher Martinez

Published Jan 20, 2026

Moving violations The New York State DMV does not record out-of-state convictions of moving traffic violations of New York State non-commercial licensed drivers, except for traffic offenses committed in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada.

Do out-of-state points transfer to NY?

Out-of-state convictions If you are convicted of a traffic violation in another state or country, points are not added to your New York State driving record, unless the violation occurred in Ontario or Quebec. New York State has a reciprocal agreement with Quebec and Ontario.

What happens if you get an out of State speeding ticket?

If this is the case in your state, and an out-of-state ticket is the only violation on your driving record, it may not affect your car insurance premium. In other states, your car insurance company will increase your premium for one speeding violation. Also, some insurers may not increase your rates but take away your good driver discount.

Can a speeding ticket affect your auto insurance?

The short answer to this is yes, an out-of-state speeding ticket can and likely will affect your insurance rates. But the long answer is a bit more complicated, as is usually the case when dealing with insurance!

Can a New York DMV record an out of state ticket?

The New York State DMV does not record out-of-state convictions of moving traffic violations of New York State non-commercial licensed drivers, except for traffic offenses committed in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada.

Can a out of state traffic ticket Follow you Home?

Many people believe that out-of-state traffic tickets don’t follow them home. That’s not true. Not only do most states share information about traffic violations, but your home state might penalize you. And it’s only a matter of time before your auto insurance company finds out, as well.