Millions of Americans could be impacted by changes to the point system New York State uses to penalize drivers.

Newsweek attempted to contact the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for comment in a phone call made on Friday outside of regular working hours.

Why It Matters

The tougher penalties could lead to more frequent license suspensions, higher insurance premiums, increased state fees , and tougher consequences for repeat and high-risk offenders.

The DMV, which assigns points for certain traffic violations , says its Driver Violation Point System provides a "way to identify and take action against high-risk drivers ."

When first proposing changes in September 2023, DMV officials said in a press release that the new rules would "bolster the ability to re

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