If you are convicted of three speeding traffic violations within 18 months, your license will be

If you are convicted of three speeding or misdemeanor traffic violations within 18 months, your license will be revoked for at least six months. Misdemeanor offenses are more serious than infractions that just earn you points on your driving record. An example of a misdemeanor is reckless driving. [Speeding and Other Violations, Mandatory Suspension or Revocation, Chapter 2 – How to Keep Your License, New York State DMV Driver's Manual]