NYS VTL Codes Motorcycle Operation Violations

VTL 1251-(a) Two on seat for one (Motorcycle)
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

VTL 1251-(b) Riding Side Saddle / Not on Seat (Motorcycle)
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

VTL 1251-(c) Carrying Articles / Both Hands Not on Handlebars (Motorcycle)
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

VTL 1251-(d) Interfered With Cycle Operators View or Control (Motorcycle)
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

VTL 1252-(a) Interfered With Motorcycles Use of lane
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

VTL 1252-(b) Improper Passing  (Motorcycle)
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  3 point
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 3 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    3 points

VTL 1252-(c) Operating Motorcycle between Lanes
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

VTL 1252-(d) Operating More Than Two Abreast
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

VTL 1253 Attaching Motorcycle / Clinging To Other Vehicle
First Conviction  Fine Min $0 Max $150 plus surcharge $88 or $93  2 points
Second Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $300 plus surcharge $88 or $93 2 points
Third Conviction within 18 Months  Fine Min $0 Max $450 plus surcharge $88 or $93    2 points

Please note that while rarely imposed, the court may impose a sentence that includes incarceration upon conviction of each of the above violations