We are often asked the question: “How Much is a Speeding ticket in NY?”. The literal answer for a first conviction is that a New York state speeding fine costs between $45 and $600. For speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit the range is $45 to $150. For speeding 11 mph to 30 mph, the range is $90 to $300. Finally, for speeding 31 mph or more, the range is $180 to $600. For a second speeding conviction, the maximum fine can be increased by up to $150 and for a third, it can be increased by up to $375.
Of course, these ranges of fines do not include the $88-$93 additional New York State speeding fine surcharged imposed on all moving violations. Additionally, it does not include the Driver Assessment Fee that is imposed on motorists who accumulate 6 or more points on their licenses. This fee is $300 for 6 points and $75 for every point above 6.
However, there are many other NY speeding ticket costs. For example, it is not widely known (or enforced) but a judge can also impose up to 15 days in jail for a speeding 1 to 10 mph speeding ticket, and up to 30 days for 11+ mph speeding ticket.
New York Speeding Ticket Fines and Points
On the other hand, most of you know that speeding tickets result in points being added to your driver license. In the state of New York, a speeding ticket carries a total of 3 to 11 points. Below is an overview of NY speeding ticket points:
Speeding 1 to 10 MPH: 3 points
Speeding 11 to 20 MPH: 4 points
Speeding 21 to 30 MPH: 6 points
Speeding 31 to 40 MPH: 8 points
Speeding 41+ MPH: 11 points
Beyond the points, another speeding ticket cost is that it can result in a license suspension or revocation. Some judges will suspend a motorist for just one 8-point or 11-point speeding ticket conviction. Some will suspend for two speeding convictions. The DMV can suspend your license if you accumulate 11 or more points within 18 months (from speeding convictions or otherwise). Finally, three speeding convictions within 18 months will result in an automatic and mandatory 6-month revocation of driver’s license.
Another cost of a speeding ticket conviction involves your automobile insurance rates. By law, a New York insurance company cannot raise your rates for one speeding conviction of 15 mph above the limit (or less) if you have an otherwise clean record. For a higher speeding ticket or multiple convictions, however, your auto insurance rates can be hiked. The only option to address a hike is to take the Driver Safety Class that takes 10% off your insurance rates.
As you can see, there are many NY speeding ticket costs. You, therefore, should always be aware of speed limits and heed your speedometer. For 20+ years, our NYC law firm has helped thousands of motorists each year fight their traffic tickets throughout New York State and keep their licenses as clean as possible. Feel free to call us at 212-683-7373 or email us at lawyer@nytrafficticket.com for a free consultation.
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So I was on I-90W last night and got pulled over doing 94 in a 65… Mass driver and this is my first speeding offense. I did have a moving violation from a couple years back. Any idea how much the ticket would be and what else might happen? Also, is it worth it to fight the ticket?
Chris I,
If you plead guilty (which I do not recommend), then you’ll get 6 NY points, roughly a $200 fine plus a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. Also, a NY conviction to this charge will transfer onto your MA license. If you fight it (which we recommend), you likely can save NY points and the $300 Driver Assessment Fee.
Given that you live out-of-state, you can retain a NY traffic ticket lawyer to appear for you.
Matthew Weiss
I was driving back from school on route 104 in Wayne County. The officer said i was going 75 in a 55. I was wondering should I plead not guilty just to get a reduction? Also, this is my first traffic violation with a clean record if i do plead not guilty will the cost of the ticket be cheaper or will it be same price. In my case what are the benefits to pleading not guilty.
DJ,
Yes, plead not guilty and get a reduction. You should always save points. The fine will remain roughly the same.
Matthew Weiss
I got a speeding ticket going 40 in a 25mph zone. Does a seat belt ticket that I have a hearing date for in June count against me? If I postpone the speeding ticket and am found guilty of the seat belt ticket will that ticket incur the $300 extra fee on the speeding ticket if I am found guilty on the speeding ticket? These are the only offenses I have on my record.
LJL,
An open ticket never counts against you. Further, even if you lose an adult seat belt ticket, it will not count against for purposes of the Driver Assessment Fee as it carries 0 points.
Matthew Weiss
I just received a ticket in Amherst for doing 57 in a 40 , in a speed zone that goes from 55 to 40. I believe i should plea not guilty, Do i just send this letter in?
Christopher Kapsiak,
I don’t know what letter your asking about. With that said, you should plead not guilty by filing out the appropriate portion of the ticket and sending it to the court.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
Thanks for being so helpful answering all these questions. So my sister an I were driving to Buffalo for a funeral, and we both got ticketed on interstate 90. On our way there, she got a ticket for going 82 on a 65 zone, and I got a ticket going 84 on 65 during the return trip. She was driving fast and not paying attention, and I got hit while passing a series of trucks. We used the same vehicle with Maine plates, and we both hold Maine licenses. This is her first ticket ever and my second one. How much would the tickets potentially cost us? What would be the best course of action for us?
Thank you very much!
Sofia,
The fine for these tickets is $200 each. For you, however, given that you have another NY conviction, if you are found guilty, you will be also subject to a $300+ Driver Assessment Fee. I therefore recommend that you fight your ticket (and possibly your sister should fight her ticket too).
Matthew Weiss
Hello, I just got pulled over today on Webb Ave in Harrison. He came to my window saying I was going 38 in a 30mph zone, but on the ticket he put 47mph in a 30mph zone. I don’t have the time to take off work or the loss of money because I’m sick and was just coming back from a chemo treatment…I don’t want to plead guilty because I can’t afford the fine I’m sure. What would that be around? I’m so very frustrated
jessie
Jessica,
Your other options are to retain an NY traffic ticket lawyer or ask the court for a “plea by mail” form to send in your defense via letter.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
I got a Speeding ticket on Route 347 in Suffulk County, the speed Limit was 55 Mph and i got ticket for driving at 80 Mph, I have a NY License, and this is my first offense. How much would be a fine and does it have any Points ? If I would like to hire a lawyer (such as hiring you as my lawyer) to fight the ticket, could you help me to get the best result and how much will that cost (include the lawyer/legal fee and what I need to pay for the ticket)?
Thank you so much!
Claire
Claire,
This is a 6-point ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine plus a $300 Driver Assessment Fee, and, if you are convicted and have other recent convictions, can lead to a suspension of your driving license or privileges. It can also adversely affect your insurance rates and, most importantly, result in a suspension. We, therefore, highly recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. This the only way to possibly save points, money and avoid a possible insurance increase.
Traffic lawyers charge roughly between $300 and $500 to handle most traffic cases. We’re happy to help. I’ll email you separately to discuss.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
I got a Speeding ticket (Gen 101) on i-87 N/B in Greene County, the speed Limit was 65Mph and i got ticket for driving at 82 Mph, I have a NJ License, How much would be a fine and does it have any Points ? if yes is it going to Transfer to Nj License ? Please advise.
Roy,
The fine for this ticket will be roughly $300 (assuming you have no other recent NY convictions). It carries 4 NY points and will transfer as 2 NJ points.
Matthew Weiss
I got a ticket for going 65 in a 50 mile hour zone in queens. How much will be the ticket and points?
Mark,
This ticket carries 4 points and roughly a $200 fine if you plead guilty (or fight it and lose).
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
I got a ticket 42 in 25 zone in Queens County local. Will 4 points be recorded? My record is clean before this ticket. Will the insurance rate increase also? Should I plea not guilty and go to the court (Queens North). Heard I should not go there w/o attorney.
Thank you.
Jeff,
Yes, this is a 4-point ticket if you are lose. It potentially can adversely affect your insurance rates as well (even with an otherwise clean record). We, therefore, recommend fighting. Finally, while hiring an experienced NY traffic lawyer does not a guarantee success, it certainly improve your chances to obtain a favorable outcome.
Matthew Weiss
Hello I was recently cited for a traffic violation in the state of new york for speeding. 64 in a 45 MPH. This is my first offense. What can i tentatively expect? I have a court appearance for the beginning of november.
Donald Brown,
This is a 4-point ticket if you are lose. It potentially can adversely affect your insurance rates as well (even with an otherwise clean record). We, therefore, recommend fighting. Finally, while hiring an experienced traffic lawyer does not a guarantee success, it certainly improve your chances to obtain a favorable outcome.
Matthew Weiss
I was caught speeding in Portville, New York, in Cattaragus county, and I am a PA driver. I was doing 61 in a 35, but it is my first offense. My question is, how much can I expect to pay, and will any points be put on my license?
I am under 18, but was on the way to the hospital where mt grandmother had just undergone a full leg amputation.
Alyssa,
If you plead guilty, then the fine for this speeding ticket will be roughly $200 but you will also have to pay a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. Points from a NY conviction will not transfer onto your PA license but a NY conviction will be reported to PA and, therefore, can affect your insurance rates. If you fight this ticket, then you likely can save the $300 Driver Assessment Fee.
Matthew Weiss
Hi I was speeding in Buffalo 74mph on a 55mph zone how much should I be paying when I plea not guilty
Mitch,
If you plead not guilty, you do not pay anything (at least, at that stage). You will be given a court conference date and, if you can resolve it at the conference, then a trial date.
Matthew Weiss
I received a speeding ticket for going 80 in a 65 on the highway in Sheridan, NY. I have a Kentucky license. Will points be transferred to my KY license?
Amy
Amy,
A speeding violation in another state shal not be considered for assessment of penalty points in Kentucky.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
I received a speeding ticket for driving 85/65 on I86 in NY. I have a CT license. Do you know what the full cost of this ticket would be if I plead guilty and if any points transfer over to CT?
If I don’t plead guilty, what are my options for clean record since this is first time getting a ticket.
Thanks for your wide range of responses and very thankful for suggestions.
Thanks
Vijay
Vijay,
NY points will not transfer onto your CT license. The fine for an 85/65 will be roughly $200 (assuming you have an otherwise clean NY record). If you plead not guilty, then you likely can negotiate this down to a less serious charge but the fine will remain roughly the same.
Matthew Weiss
Got ticket in NY work zone 40, was doing 65. I have a PA license. As it it above 21mph, I know it’s a 6 points, Will those points transfer to my PA license and do you have pay driver assessment fee. Please advise.
Sean,
Points from a NY conviction will not transfer onto your PA license. A NY conviction will be reported to PA and, therefore, could impact your PA insurance rates. Regardless, if you are guilty of this charge, you are required to pay the Driver Assessment Fee.
Matthew Weiss
i was going 93 on a 55 mph zone, i got a speeding ticket however this is my first ticket ever, do you guys have any how much the ticket will be and should i plead not guilty? and also how can i get this speeding ticket to not affect my insurance rates?
Natasha Ramnarain,
This is an 8-point ticket that carries roughly a $250 fine plus a $450 Driver Assessment Fee. It can also adversely affect your insurance rates and even result in a suspension. We, therefore, highly recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. This the only way to possibly save points, money and avoid an insurance increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
Hello Mr. Weiss,
I was recently pulled over while driving in Scarsdale. I was using the gps on my phone and figured it was for the phone so I immediately told the officer why I was using it. Then he told me he pulled me over for speeding in a school zone (going 33 in a 15mph) and the phone but only gave me a ticket for the speeding. Should I plea not guilty? If i do what is the process like in Scarsdale Village Court?
Thank you!
Linda,
You should plead not guilty. If you do, you likely can negotiate this 4-point speeding ticket down to a less serious speeding ticket.
Matthew Weiss
I got a speeding ticket @74 on 65 Speed zone on I-90, comes under Seneca County. I am not from NY state though.
Cop said comes with 3 points, not sure how much to expect as ticket charges.
If i plead guilty how do i know how much to pay, as i did receive Uniform traffic ticket and supporting deposition form from Cop.
I have a future date around 6th of Oct to appear in court or plea guilty.
Any information is much appreciated.
Blog is too good.
Sunny,
The fine for this ticket will be roughly $200. If you plead not guilty, you likely can negotiate this down to a less serious charge on your court date (although he fine will remain roughly the same).
Matthew Weiss
Hi, I was going 87 in a 55 and was wondering what the charges and fines would be?
Dylan,
This is an 8-point ticket that carries roughly a $250 fine plus a $450 Driver Assessment Fee. It can also adversely affect your insurance rates and even result in a suspension. We, therefore, highly recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. This the only way to possibly save points, money and avoid an insurance increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
Hi,
I just got ticketed for going 81 on a 55 speed limit road (Taconic) by an officer with a radar. I have a license from Oregon and this is my first ticket of any kind. It is a “Speeding Gen 101” ticket. What are the fees for this? Should I plead not guilty? If yes, should I request a supporting deposition? I admitted to speeding. Will this go on my OR license record? I was driving a friend’s car. Thank you for the help.
Anna,
If you plead guilty, the fine will be roughly $200 and, in 30 days, you will get a bill for the $300 Driver Assessment Fee. Therefore, you should plead not guilty. No need to request a supporting deposition as it may irritate the police officer. Finally, a NY conviction will transfer onto your OR license.
Matthew Weiss
I was going 72 in a 55 on RT 33, the officer said he caught me speeding while changing lanes to get off at my exit which i had to do in order to get off on time. I am college student and cannot afford a speeding ticket of any amount. Is there a way to fight this?
Jordan,
You should plead not guilty. If you do, you likely can negotiate this down to a less serious charge.
Matthew Weiss
Hi,
Informative blog. I need your suggestion for my case.
I recently got a speeding ticket for going in 65mph in a 45 mph in the work zone area near niagara falls, NY. I am from out of state with family and I was driving with the traffic flow as all the cars before me . We had no clue why I was stopped and finally I got a speeding ticket in work zone. The officer put 4 points and I am not sure about the fine. Also, how much is the insurance going to hike because of this.
Is there any way to plea not guilty and get the points /fine reduced without going to the court as I am out of state.
Thank you for your valuable inputs.
Andy,
If you cannot appear in court, then you can hire a NY traffic lawyer to appear for you.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew Weiss,
This blog is so awesome as it clears so many questions we have and you response to everyone is very helpful.
I have a speeding ticket yesterday on Route 88, on my way back to Maryland. I have a MD License and never had NY ticket before. I was driving on 86 on a 65 mph route. Looks like this for 6 points on my record and some other costs incur. Could you please help me understand on the points and fine that might incur if I plead guilty, or should i plead not guilty. Thanks for responding.
Kallinga,
Thank you for your kind remarks about our blog.
This is a 6-point NY ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine plus a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. It will NOT transfer as points however onto your MD license. It can also adversely affect your insurance rates and even result in a suspension. We, therefore, highly recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. This is the only possible way to save points, money and avoid an insurance increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I was recently stopped for going 93 in a 65, which i admitted to the police officer that it was my fault and the officer reduced it to a 1110a traffic violation ticket instead of a speeding ticket. This is my first ticket, but i was wondering if it was worth going out to Richmondville where i was stopped to fight it.
I would really appreciate your advice! Will this affect my insurance too if it is my first offense?
Zack,
Given that you already got a “roadside” plea and therefore the is a good chance you will not get another and given that an 1110a is a minor offense, I think you’d be safe just pleading guilty to the reduced charge. Of course, if you have other points on your license, then I might recommend otherwise.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
Thank you for your very informative website. I received a ticket in Bainbridge for a failure to stop at a stop sign (1172A). It is my first ticket of any kind in about 8 years and first related to a stop sign ever. Can you give me a sense of the penalty for this violation and whether the state is likely to negotiate this down?
Thank you,
Chris
Chris,
Thank you for your kind compliment. The penalty will be roughly $150 and 3 points. You likely can negotiate this down to a more favorable charge (although the fine will remain the same).
Matthew Weiss
Hi, I just got a ticket for doing 74 in a 55 in NY. The car I was driving belongs to my brother and is insured with him. Also, I unthinkingly handed the officer my old license, so the address information on the ticket is inaccurate. I’m going to be leaving the country in less than a month for business, and I’ll be away for at least 2.5 years. I won’t need to use a car at all in that time. Is it worth the trouble to fight the ticket? Thanks for your insight.
Jerry,
No, based on your situation, just plead guilty and pay it (assuming you have an otherwise clean driving record).
Matthew Weiss
I got a ticket for going 70 in a 55. It was my first ticket. When the officer asked me if I knew how fast I was going, I said that when I saw him and looked down, I was going 70. That was included in the report. Does that mean I have to plead guilty or is it still possible to get this down to a less serious charge? Thank you.
Brook,
It is still possible to get this reduced to a less serious charge. Therefore you should plead not guilty.
Matthew Weiss
I am from san antonio. When i went on a trip last week i got a speeding ticket on my way back from niagara to newyork in Livingston County when i was crossing a city.
The officer told i was driving in 45miles per hour in 30 miles per hour zone. i din’t drive so fast i might went 4 or 5 miles above speed limit unintentionally or i might have missed the zone because of GPS. I told the office the same. The officer told as i am inexperience driver my fine will be less and they will reduce only less points and ask me to mail my plea.
Can you tell what is the best thing to do for this ticket?
Vinod,
Fight it. If you do, you may be able to save some NY points.
Matthew Weiss
Matthew,
I got a ticket on I-87 for going 88mph on a 65mph highway. This means 6 points and a big fine according to the NY State traffic law. I have a MD license though. Certain websites say the points will transfer, others say it won’t. Do you know if it transfers to my MD license? If it doesn’t, does this also mean that I will not have to pay $100/yr for 3 years (since that’s the rule when you have 6 points)?
Would you advice me to plea guilty if it doesn’t transfer? I have a clean driving record, this is my very first ticket ever.
I am not planning on going to court since it’s 7.5hrs away from me. I either plea guilty or get an attorney to fight for me.
Hopefully you can give me some advice. Thank you in advance already.
Ameliet,
A NY conviction will not transfer onto your MD license. A NY conviction will be reported to MD and, therefore, can be used against you to raise your insurance rates. Further, if you are convicted, you still must pay the $300 Driver Assessment Fee. In light of the foregoing, I recommend that you plead not guilty.
Matthew Weiss
Received a speeding ticket in Genesee county NY. I was tailgated by a car half hour before and took a gas station break to get rid of him. But saw another car tailgating me and ended up switching lanes twice only to see lights flash and realized it was a cop car this time. Was told I was 21 over the 65 limit, which I do not believe I was at. Oregon license but ticketed in NY. Moving permanently to California in a month. What are my options? Seriously considering hiring an attorney in lieu of paying hefty insurance increase…please advise.
Kautilya,
You should plead not guilty as a conviction will transfer onto a CA or OR license. If you do, you likely can save points and the $300 Driver Assessment Fee.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I received a speeding ticket for doing 73 in a 55. I have a CT license. Do you know what the full cost of this ticket would be if I plead guilty and if any points transfer over to CT?
Thanks
Keith-
Keith,
The fine for this speeding ticket will likely be around $200 (assuming you do not have any other NY convictions). Points from a NY conviction will not transfer onto your CT license.
Matthew Weiss
Hi, I was received a ticket last night on the Taconic Pk Way. The officer had noticed myself and other vehicles speeding in a “Work Zone”, crossed the median and tailed us until the Work Zone ended. He pulled over 1 of the 2 vehicles that were ahead of me, I was last the last car in the line. He said he had us clocked at 75 mph, going downhill, then 70 on flat ground.. I do not think we were going that fast, I was just keeping up with traffic and was focused on the road, not my speedometer at the moment. This is my first ticket.. Looking for advice. Thanks.
Justin,
You should plead not guilty. If you do, you likely can negotiate this down to a less serious charge.
Matthew Weiss
I was pulled over for going 46mph in a 25 mph limit in the town of Harrison, Westchester County. Is it best to plead guilty, or should I fight this ticket since it might be 6pts. This is my first offense and it seems like this road is setup as a speed trap .
Tm,
Easy one … plead not guilty. If you do, you likely obtain a result with less points and saving you on the Driver Assessment Fee.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
Thank you very much for this extremely helpful blog and your willingness to answer questions. I am from Nashville, TN and got a speeding ticket on 8/16/15 for 80mph in a 60mph zone in Ellisburg, NY Jefferson County.
From what I understand this will be a roughly $200 fine? Is that all included or is there also court costs on top of that fine? I would like to fight it since I know that pleading not guilty is usually very successful, but I live in Nashville, TN so that seems a bit futile.
Just wanted to get your thoughts!
Thanks
Zack
Zack,
Thank you for your kind remark about my blog. If you plead guilty, you will be assigned 4 NY points on your NY driving record and this conviction will transfer onto your TN license. The fine and surcharge if you plead not guilty will be $200. If you fight theist ticket and lose, there are no court costs. However, if you fight it all the way through trial, then you could be hit with a higher fine. My advice would be to plea not guilty and try and negotiate this down to a less serious charge. If you are not willing to return to NY to fight it, then you ca retain a NY traffic lawyer to appear on your behalf.
Matthew Weiss
I received a speeding ticket for 65 in a 45 in Brooklyn, NY. I was entering a highway from a dead stop while a van who was already on the highway was in the far left lane. The police pulled us both over and told me he pulled me over because I was next to the van and he had the van driving 65 mph. The ticket is near illegible and does not appear to indicate how he calculated my speed. The ticket also doesn’t appear to show “Brooklyn” and the county is written incorrectly. All the location codes are illegible.
I had just entered the highway and was driving carefully with my 84-year-old father next to me who confirmed that I had not accelerated sharply or could possibly have gotten the 14-year old car to 65 mph so quickly.
I have a NYS license and have never received a moving violation in New York. I have not received a speeding ticket since 2008 (in Massachusetts).
Is an illegible ticket a valid defense? Thank you for your help.
H Gutierrez,
In my opinion, the illegibility of those listed listed in your ticket likely won’t be enough for you to beat it.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I was pulled over in Steuben county. I have MD drivers license and I was driving 82 MPH(officer reported 85 on ticket) on I-86, speed limit was 65 MPH. I live in Maryland and by plea NOT guilty it would be really inconvenient to appear in the court. Would you please let me know what is the best option for me? I am not sure how severe the penalty could be if I plea guilty.
Thank you
Rajesh,
The penalty is 4 points and roughly a $200 fine in NY. Points from a NY conviction will NOT transfer onto your MD license form this NY case. So if you have an otherwise clean record in NY (and even more so if you have a clean MD license), then we recommend that you just pay this one.
Matthew Weiss
Hello Sir,
I recently received a ticket for going 69 on a 55 single lane highway (NY route 8). This is my first ticket, and my record is very clean, disregarding maybe on or two parking violations. I also have a California drivers license (if that makes a difference at all). My question is concerning the possible fine, and whether or not i should plead not guilty. Thank you in advance for your help, it is much appreciated.
-AJ
AJ Espinoza,
The likely fine for this ticket is roughly $200. We recommend that you plead not guilty. IF you do, you likely can save some points and a possible insurance hike.
Matthew Weiss
Hi sir,
I have received a 1180D ticket in NY. I was driving at 89 mph in 65 mph speed limit. I have very clean record. What will be my fine ?
I also read about imprisonment provision with this ticket… specific to my case how much should I worry about it?
(There was a child in the car seat in the rear)
Please help me to understand this.
thanks in anticipation
Milind,
This is a 6-point ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine plus a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. It can also adversely affect your insurance rates and even result in a suspension. We, therefore, highly recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. This is the only possible way to save points, money and avoid an insurance increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record). In regard to imprisonment, up to 15 days is authorized by law, but this is highly unlikely.
Matthew Weiss
I recently got pulled over going 71 in a 55 in the City of Buffalo by a Buffalo Officer. This is my second ticket in 6 months, the first being 85 in a 65 which I was pulled over in the Town of Lancaster by a State Trooper — I plead not guilty and the ticket was reduced to 3 parking violations. Since this is my second ticket so soon, I am nervous about how much of a penalty it is going to be (points and cost). I’ve never had a ticket outside of these two. I would rather plead guilty to void spending a day in court, but I don’t know if that is my best option. Let me know what you think.
Kelly,
Your best option is to plead not guilty. If you do, you likely can get this reduced to a less serious charge (like your Lancaster case). If you do not have the time to spend in court, then you can retain a NY traffic ticket lawyer to appear for you.
Matthew Weiss
I hold a Connecticut license and was pulled over by a state trooper at Elmira, NY for 82MPH at 65MPH zone. I was speeding up because it was a downhill. What do you recommend? Should I plead of not guilty? I got this ticket on Thursday afternoon (08/06/2015) and was asked to plead of not guilty within 48 hours according to the note in the ticket. It is already Sunday night (08/09/2015) and I have not done it yet. Is it okay to do it tomorrow (if you suggest plead of not guilty).
Kumar,
It is okay to enter the plea a little after the 48-hour period. You should plea not guilty to this 4-point NY speeding ticket, as this is the nay way to possibly obtain a more favorable result.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
Just a quick clarification, I have a NY licence, will this cause any changes to what you stated before (copied below)? Should I still call my insurance agency and see how this will affect my rate and should I still just plead guilty to this case?
Thanks for all the help!
>Hello,
I recieved a speeding ticket in Bath, NY for going 81 in a 65, is this worth pleading not guilty? I have never had any previous violations or tickets on my record and this was an honest mistake since my car was giving me accelerating issues from the trip back from PA. Do you know about what the consequences would be as far fines/penalties and insurance effects if I do not contest it?
Thanks.
>Matthew Weiss – July 27, 2015 5:38 pm
Natasha,
If you plead guilty, you will receive 4 points on your NY record but none will transfer onto your PA license. A conviction will be reported to PA and it therefore could affect your auto insurance rates. Because you live so far and have an otherwise clean record, you may not want to fight this one. Of course, check with your insurance company first to find out if it will adversely affect your rates.
Matthew Weiss
Natasha,
Any speeding ticket of 16 mph (or higher) to which you are convicted in NY could adversely affect your insurance rates (even with an otherwise clean record). It doesn’t have to affect it but insurance companies and use it as a basis to legally raise your rates.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I recieved a speeding ticket in Bath, NY for going 81 in a 65, is this worth pleading not guilty? I have never had any previous violations or tickets on my record and this was an honest mistake since my car was giving me accelerating issues from the trip back from PA. Do you know about what the consequences would be as far fines/penalties and insurance effects if I do not contest it?
Thanks.
Natasha,
If you plead guilty, you will receive 4 points on your NY record but none will transfer onto your PA license. A conviction will be reported to PA and it therefore could affect your auto insurance rates. Because you live so far and have an otherwise clean record, you may not want to fight this one. Of course, check with your insurance company first to find out if it will adversely affect your rates.
Matthew Weiss
Hi,
I live in AZ and while driving from MA to Niagara Falls I got a ticket(73 in 55) in Amherst NY where it drops from 65 to 55 while on the 290. How much is the Ny ticket and will it transfer to my AZ record? Should I sign guilty or not guilty while adding a statement explaining how it was my first time driving in NY and I have a clean record. I am dffinately not flighting from AZ to NY for the court date.
Thank you for your help
Miad,
This ticket carries roughly a $200 fine and will transfer onto your AZ license. If you plead guilty, then you or your traffic lawyer would have to appear in court to resolve this ticket.
Matthew Weiss
I was going 70 in a 65 when the road quickly turned to a Work Zone. The trooper was sitting within 3/10ths of a mile after the first sign was posted. I had immediately begun to slow down but he ticketed me for going 70 in a 45. If I plead not guilty I will have to travel to Lewiston, 6 hours from where I live in MA, for the court. This will mean about $100 in gas and another $100 for a hotel. Needless to say, I don’t want to plead guilty but I don’t want the money I save on showing up to court to be lost on the expenses for getting there in the first place. Can you tell me, roughly, how much the fine will be if I plead guilty?
Mel,
If you just plead guilty, the fine for such a ticket will be roughly $200 plus you will be assessed a $300 NYS Driver Assessment Fee. If you fight it, you likely can save points as well as the $300 fee. By the way, a NY conviction will transfer onto your MA driving record. Alternatively, you can retain an experienced NY traffic lawyer to appear for you. The usual fee for a case like that at our office is $500.
Matthew Weiss
Hi,
I got a speeding ticket for 83 MPH in a 65 MPH zone on I-87 in Essex county. I have never got any speeding tickets ever in my driving career. I told the officer that the car behind me was tail gating me and I was trying to get to the right lane to give way to the tailgating car. Please advise the fine and points I will get on my license.
Please advise how to proceed with the ticket ?
Thanks.
Ankur,
Assuming you have an otherwise clean record, a conviction to this speeding ticket (83/65) carries roughly a $200 fine and 4 points. It can also affect your insurance rates. Therefore, we recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket.
Matthew Weiss
I was pulled over for speeding and was clocked at 80 in a 55 in Harrison, NY. The cop was in a speed trap as I merged onto the highway and I needed to speed up to pass a car as I was traveling in the middle lane and headed to my cousin’s first communion. I submitted a not guilty plea via mail as I would be out of the country on the original court date of July 3rd. However, I still have not received a new court date or any sort of contact from Harrison Town Court. What should I do? This is my first ticket and I am headed to college in North Carolina in a month so I won’t be able to appear in court constantly.
Jack,
I would contact the court and confirm that it received your not guilty plea. You can also ask for it to schedule your case before you leave for North Carolina.
Good luck!
Matthew Weiss
Hello!
So I got pulled over by a state trooper and was given a ticket for going 93 mph in a 65 mph zone. He said he clocked me first at 97 mph then 93. He gave me a ticket for the 93 mph because it’s 6 points versus 8. Honestly, I never go fast. I try to keep within appropriate speeds all the time. I am honestly scared to even go that fast, let alone cruise at that speed. This is my first ever ticket.
Being my first ticket, I’m not exactly sure what the best thing to do is. Should I plead guilty and just accept the charges, or fight it and go to court on July 30th back in Liberty? I live in north jersey about an hour and a half away from the court in NY. What was kind of weird was when the officer was giving me my ticket I asked him how much it costs, and he said he has no idea because he hasn’t been to court in years.
Now if I do fight it, do you think it would be worth it to hire a somewhat cheap traffic attorney to fight it for me, considering it is 6 points and that means there will be a surcharge of like $100 for the next 3 years and insurance hikes…… or go and fight it myself? And just one more thing, since I have a NJ driver’s license, do all 6 points transfer over from NY to NJ? Not exactly sure how that works. Also what is the rough amount i will have to pay after EVERYTHING AND ALL the fees if I just plead guilty. Any help or opinions would be highly appreciated!
Thank You Again,
Alex
Alex, this 6 point ticket will only transfer as 2 points in NJ. If you’re found guilty, you will be assessed roughly a $200 fine plus a $300 Driver Assessment Fee (plus your insurance rates can be increased). I don’t recommend hiring a “cheap” lawyer but hiring an experienced traffic lawyer could be helpful.
Matthew Weiss
I got a speeding ticket in NY for going 79 in a 65, is this worth pleading not guilty? The court is pretty far from where I live and I will be out of town during the court date. Do you know about what the consequences would be as far fines/penalties and insurance effects if I do not contest it?
Nicole,
Assuming you have an otherwise clean record over the last 36 months, if you are found guilty, this speeding ticket of 14 mph over the limit will NOT result in your insurance rates being increased. The fine will be roughly $200.
Matthew Weiss
Hello!
I was pulled over near Lowville, NY. I traveled there for work, and was unaware when pulling back onto what seemed to be a highway after paying my toll, that the speed limit was 55, because it’s always usually 65 unless its a work zone. I got clocked at 76 the officer said, and I felt I was going maybe 70 in a 65mph zone. He took note of that on the ticket. He also told me because I’m currently going to school for criminal justice to plead not guilty or I have no chance to not get points on my license. I’m not sure what to do, I understand I made a mistake, but most definitely not on purpose. I thought the area was a 65 mph zone and traffic signs in the area tend to be few and far between. I was curious what I should do, or what you might think will be the outcome. I live over 3 hours away, and going to court would be hard with a family of four, and also paying a hefty fine, and or my car insurance going up would be awful on our family.. I don’t know what to do.. Please help!
Keddy,
You should plead not guilty. This is the only way to possibly obtained a more favorable outcome. If you do not (or cannot) travel back to court, then you can retained a NY traffic lawyer to appear for you.
Matthew Weiss