New York Speeding Ticket Defense
Jamestown Criminal Defense Lawyers
While a speeding ticket may seem to many to be a minor offense, the consequences can become a major inconvenience — especially if this is a second or subsequent offense. At Erickson, Webb, Scolton & Hajdu, we know that working with an attorney often helps motorists avoid a traffic violation conviction and subsequent consequences.
To find out more, contact our law office by calling 716-488-1178.
The Consequences of a Speeding Ticket
Many people simply decide to plead guilty to a speeding offense by signing their ticket. However, there are many reasons why it pays to fight a speeding ticket. While a first offense may simply yield a fine and slight insurance rate hikes, consequences increase for a second or subsequent ticket. Some of these consequences include:
- Large fines
- Points against your license
- Insurance rate increases
- Mandatory court costs
- Revocation of driver's license
- Driver Responsibility Assessment — A civil penalty that is payable to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that is separate and distinct from court costs. This is not a criminal penalty, but rather a civil penalty.
Depending on how high over the speed limit the driver was going, the consequences become increasingly worse. The New York State system assigns points according to speed:
- 1 to 10 mph over the speed limit — 3 points
- 11 to 20 mph over the speed limit — 4 points
- 21 to 30 mph over the speed limit — 6 points
- 31 to 40 mph over the speed limit — 8 points
- 41+ mph over the speed limit — 11 points
Out-of-state Offenders
Motorists from other states that receive a speeding ticket in New York can suffer consequences in NY and their home state. New York has reciprocity with several other states. If you are an out-of-state motorist who has received a traffic violation in New York, talk to an attorney who understands the consequences you may be facing.
Contact Us
To find out more about your legal options regarding your traffic violation, contact us online or call our Lakewood, NY, law office at 716-488-1178.
