Speeding Ticket

The real cost of a conviction for a speeding ticket can be quite significant. We can start with the point system. The higher the speed that a motorist is convicted of, the greater the points. It starts with a three-point conviction if you speed up to 10 miles an hour over the speed limit and Read on…

I have had many occasions where prospective clients call with a traffic ticket and they tell me they would just rather pay the ticket than deal with the process. While it may seem like a very convenient and time-consuming move, just “paying the ticket” can have adverse consequences on your driving record. For one, paying Read on…

While your best strategy to negotiate a speeding ticket with a prosecutor is to retain the services of an experienced traffic ticket attorney in New York, there are some tactics which can aid you when attempting to plea bargain your speeding ticket. One of the easiest strategies one can employ is one that does not Read on…

Most convictions for moving violations under the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) will have some impact on your auto insurance rates. Obviously, other factors are also taken into account to determine one’s insurance risk such as age and accident history. Traffic convictions, whether misdemeanor or simple infractions, can impact one’s auto insurance Read on…

When one receives a speeding violation in either New York, the consequences of the charge and possible conviction can have serious ramifications upon the motorist’s driving record, insurance premiums, and livelihood. If the motorist receives three (3) speeding convictions within an 18 month period, this scenario will subject the motorist to a six-month license revocation Read on…

It should be noted that every ticket that is processed through the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency (NCTPVA) located at 16 Cooper Street, Hempstead will incur a $45 administrative fee. The only time where this fee will be waived will be if one is found “not guilty” after trial. All other tickets will Read on…

When considering what lawyer you should use to handle your traffic ticket (violation or misdemeanor), there are certain factors you should consider. One of the most important factors to take into account is whether that attorney has the experience dealing with the prosecutors in the various local courts. For most traffic tickets issued in Nassau Read on…

The Suffolk Traffic and Parking Violations Agency (SCTPVA) commenced operations in April, 2013, replacing the previous DMV-run Suffolk TVB. While providing more favorable dispositions than the prior entity, there are some factors that a motorist should be aware of, prompting the need for an experienced traffic attorney. When determining the disposition for a motorist who Read on…

When one receives a speeding violation in either Nassau or Suffolk County, the consequences of the charge and possible conviction can have serious ramification upon the motorists driving record, insurance premiums, and livelihood. If one accumulates 11 points within an 18-month period, that motorist’s license is subject to suspension by the Department of Motor Vehicles Read on…

First, you need to read the entire ticket, front and back. You will need to understand what the ticket is actually for and what you must do e.g. paying a fine and to whom etc. In most cases you will need to answer the ticket with some type of response by a specified date. That Read on…

Here are two quick facts you should know before you speak to an experienced Long Island speeding ticket lawyer about your recent speeding tickets in New York. If you accumulate 3 speeding convictions within eighteen months, it will result in a suspension of your driver’s license in New York. It is imperative to avoid conviction. Read on…

In most traffic courts in New York State, if you have retained the services of an attorney, you do not have to personally appear in Court for your speeding ticket. This assumes you have signed an affidavit authorizing your attorney to appear on your behalf and to enter into a plea disposition. An attorney needs Read on…

If you receive a speeding ticket on Long Island, or in any county in New York State for that matter, do not admit guilt and be courteous when receiving any ticket for alleged traffic infractions by a law enforcement official. Upon receipt of the ticket, it is important that you recall all of the events Read on…