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Red light ticket in New York

A red light ticket in New York costs $50–$450 across 2 courts and carries 3 points.

Fine$50–$450across 2 courts
Points3
Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) / defensive driving courseYes

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How much does each court charge for a red light ticket?

New York City charges the most, at $50–$450. Nassau County charges $338.

New York City$50–$450
Nassau County$338

Amount on your notice (not published): Suffolk County.

What does each court charge?

New York City

  • Running a red light (ticket from an officer), first offenseAbout $238–$543
  • Red light camera ticket$50

Nassau County

  • Red light$338

How many points is it?

Will a red light ticket raise your insurance in New York?

Probably, once it is on your record. Insurers rate a red light ticket as a moving violation. In New York one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 11% on average[1], or about $895 over three years. A red light ticket usually lands in the same range.

Estimate based on the state's speeding average, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a red light ticket in New York?

You have 15 days to pay or respond to a red light ticket in New York. These are the dates that matter:

  1. 15daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[14][12][11]
    Details

    Answer the ticket (NYC TVB: plead not guilty by mail within 15 days of receiving the summons. Outside NYC: follow the instructions/return date on the ticket for the local court). If you miss it: Late not-guilty pleas at TVB must be entered in person at a hearing office. Not answering at all leads to license suspension.

  2. 30daysLicense suspended if ignoredfrom the notice date[15][11]
    Details

    DMV suspension for failure to answer/appear or pay takes effect. If you miss it: Indefinite suspension until you answer, pay, enter a payment plan, or the charge is dismissed. Continued failure at TVB leads to a default conviction.

  3. Date on noticePay the Driver Responsibility Assessmentset by the court[3]
    Details

    Pay Driver Responsibility Assessment by the payment date on the DMV statement. If you miss it: License, permit or driving privilege suspended.

  4. Date on noticeLast day to appealset by the court[11]
    Details

    Appeal a TVB conviction (form AA-33 to the DMV Appeals Board)

Can you keep a red light ticket off your New York record?

What if a camera caught you in New York?

A red light camera ticket in New York City goes to the registered owner and the fine is $50. It does not add points, is not placed on your driving record and can't be used for insurance purposes. The city can add up to $25 if you don't respond on time.[1][5]

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What else do people ask?

How many points is a red light ticket in New York?

Running a red light: 3 points.

How much is a red light ticket in New York?

It depends on the court. Published amounts: New York City $50–$450, Nassau County $338.

Will a red light ticket raise my insurance in New York?

Probably, if it goes on your record. Insurers rate it as a moving violation. In New York a speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 11% on average (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026), and a red light ticket tends to land in the same range.

How long do I have to respond to a red light ticket in New York?

15 days from the date on the ticket. Not answering a ticket (TVB or local court) or missing a hearing means your license is suspended.

Is a red light camera ticket different in New York?

A red light camera ticket in New York City goes to the registered owner and the fine is $50. It does not add points, is not placed on your driving record and can't be used for insurance purposes. The city can add up to $25 if you don't respond on time.

Sources

New York law and DMV sources (7)
  1. NY DMV: The New York State Driver Point System, New York State DMV.
  2. NY DMV: Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA), New York State DMV.
  3. NY DMV: Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP), New York State DMV.
  4. NY DMV: Plead To or Pay New York City (NYC) 'TVB' Traffic Tickets, New York State DMV.
  5. NY DMV: Traffic Tickets in New York State, New York State DMV.
  6. 15 NYCRR §123.7 (not guilty plea by mail within 15 days after receipt of summons) via Justia Regulations mirror, Justia (mirror of NY Codes, Rules and Regulations).
  7. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §510 (subd. 2(a)(iv) third speeding violation in 18 months, subd. 4-a suspension for failure to answer or pay), New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
Red light camera sources (2)
  1. Safety camera laws, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
  2. NY Vehicle and Traffic Law 1111-a, New York State Senate.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).