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New York Criminal Traffic Offenses

Don't Just Pay That Ticket. Fight Back!

There are often excellent reasons to fight a traffic ticket. And it doesn't take many points to quickly add up to a suspended driver's  license. And if you are like most people, you simply can't afford to be without a license.

A license suspension is automatic at 11 points. You can easily get that with two separate tickets, or even one incident of speeding and reckless driving.

Traffic Enforcement is Tougher Than Ever

Technological advancements are making it quicker and easier for police departments to write more traffic citations. Automatic systems for tracking data and generating revenue are being put in place all the time.

Even small towns like Frankfort, NY in Herkimer County and Wayne County are buying high tech license plate scanning technology. This not only steps up traffic enforcement, but makes it easier to flag suspended licenses and outstanding warrants.

You need an attorney on your side just to even the odds against you.

What Can You Do To Beat a NY Traffic Ticket?

In many case it is possible to get a traffic offense reduced to a lesser charge, saving you money and points on your driver's license.

Of course, the goal is always to get a ticket dismissed entirely, but it is often economically rational to fight a ticket. Even with lawyer fees, you will often end up saving money.

New York Traffic Ticket and Moving Violation Points

3 points     Speeding (unspecified speed)
3 points     Speeding (1-10 MPH over posted limit)
4 points     Speeding (11-20 MPH over posted limit)
6 points     Speeding (21-30 MPH over posted limit)
8 points     Speeding (31-40 MPH over posted limit)
11 points   Speeding (more than 40 MPH over posted limit)
5 points     Reckless driving 
5 points     Failing to stop for school bus
4 points     Inadequate brakes
4 points     Following too closely (tailgating)
3 points     Improper passing, unsafe lane change, drove left of center, or drove wrong direction 
3 points     Violation involving a traffic signal, stop sign or yield sign
3 points     Failing to yield right-of-way
3 points     Railroad crossing violation 
3 points     Leaving scene of incident involving property damage or injury to domestic animal 
3 points     Safety restraint violation involving person under 16 (car seat violation)
2 points     Any other moving violation

Free Consultation on New York Traffic Ticket, Moving Violations, and Civil and Criminal Traffic Citations

Hiring a lawyer can ultimately save you money. Contact us to find out how.

Fines, and fees add up quickly in license points, and that doesn't even count your car insurance costs.

If you are facing a loss of driver's license, you can't afford not to challenge a traffic ticket.

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