Need a New York Traffic Ticket Lawyer?

Any attorney can try to get every single ticket completely dismissed, but in some cases, that might not necessarily be the most prudent decision. In NYC, yes–every case is fought via a small hearing where the outcome is either win or lose, dismiss (not guilty) or guilty.

We get many tickets dismissed via these hearings every day and that will always be our goal. However, there are other courts throughout the state where negotiation is encouraged. In these cases, we may pursue a plea-bargained lesser violation where just a fine is due.

This may not be technically a dismissal but may be the more favorable move. If your license remains clean and you end up spending less money and taking less risk than you would pursuing a complete dismissal, paying a fine is not a huge loss.

All of this is discussed during consultation. We review options and share what we think may be the best way for the individual client to proceed.

To understand the potential benefits, all you have to do is look at the potential consequences of a conviction. Fighting helps avoid points on the license, increased insurance, fines, assessments, potential loss of driving privileges, and potential employment issues.

In most cases, if you have an attorney, you’ll never need to go to court. If you are fighting the ticket on your own, you’ll almost always need to be there. While a few courts may give you some option of dealing with the ticket without showing up, those options generally aren’t as effective as appearing in person and confronting the officer or talking to the prosecutor.

If you are just looking to pay a ticket and plead guilty, most courts will allow you to do this by mail or internet.

If the court won’t allow this, it is probably because you are facing a charge or penalty that is more serious than you anticipated. If you are told to appear in person just to plead guilty to a charge, you should seriously consider consulting an New York traffic ticket lawyer first to make sure you aren’t walking into a difficult situation.

Unfortunately, no. It’s impossible to predict the outcome of any case, even the simplest ones. What we can guarantee, however, is that we will always provide the best legal representation we can. We also guarantee to be transparent and keep you informed of our goals, objectives, and steps we plan to take so you’re always in the loop.

For a New York speeding ticket, the amount of points that come off your driver’s license varies depending on the severity. The exact amount of points can be found in the above section.

1. HOW MUCH IS A SPEEDING TICKET FINE IN NEW YORK?

In general, speeding ticket fines range between $45 to $800. The amount fined is based on the severity of the alleged offense, just like the imposed point system. In some cases, such as if the ticket was issued for speeding in a work zone, the fine will increase or even double. In addition to the monetary penalty, speeding tickets in New York also may be accompanied by possible prison time. In most cases, the possible prison time recommendation ranges between 15 to 30 days. This penalty depends on the severity of the alleged violation.

2. WHAT IF I AM ACCUSED OF SPEEDING IN A SCHOOL ZONE?

If you were ticketed with speeding in a New York school zone, the potential fine total sharply increases. You may be fined between $90 and $1,200 depending on the severity of the alleged offense.

Insurance rates don’t increase when you get a ticket, but they can increase if you’re convicted of the charge that the ticket alleges. Once ticketed for a supposed infraction, it’s possible to successfully argue the case and avoid any points appearing on your driver’s license.  Insurance providers hold onto your point tally far longer than the TVB — 36 months versus 18 months. Working with an experienced New York speeding ticket lawyer may help you avoid accruing any points at all, which means you can put that additional insurance premium cash toward something you actually want to invest in. If you are convicted of the charge alleged in the ticket, you may be able to avoid increased insurance rates through programs such as the aforementioned defensive driving courses. In New York, auto insurance providers may lower your rate by as much as 10% upon completion of a defensive driving course. Your auto insurance provider may have additional options to lower your premium. Many insurance providers offer discounts for anti-theft technology, going paperless, and similar items or activities. Check with your provider to see what you qualify for and how you can lower your premium even further. If you’re unhappy with the additional discount options offered by your provider, make sure to shop around. Don’t settle for paying more than necessary (or more than you can afford).