There are direct costs and indirect costs associated with a DWI/DUI. Direct Costs include attorney fees, court fees and DMV fees. Indirect costs include higher insurance costs, court mandated alcohol counseling and the cost of finding alternate means of transportation. In total, a DWI can cost thousands of dollars.

Understanding the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Point System
Driving in New York comes with certain responsibilities, and one of the ways the state ensures that drivers are safe and law-abiding is through the