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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I was stopped for a radar reading of 85 in a 65 on I-87 in Queensbury, Warren County, NY on July 1, 2015. I have NY license plate. I live in NYC. This is my speeding first ticket and I have clean record. On the ticket said ” Note: Mail this Not Guilty Plea within 48 hours. The court will notify you by First Class Mail of your appearance date”. My question is do I have to go to Queensbury Town Court if I plea of not guilty? How much is fine and points?
Thank In Advance
Jonathan
Jonathan,
If you plead not guilty, you or your traffic lawyer will have to appear in court.
Matthew Weiss
I am 20 and I have a Pennsylvania license and was pulled over by state police for doing 84 (19 over) in a 65 mph zone in Corning, NY. I am returning to the Philly area soon. My license should otherwise be clean. Should I plead guilty or not guilty?
Stephen,
Although points from a NY conviction will not transfer onto your PA license, a NY conviction will be reported to PA and could adversely affect your PA insurance. Therefore, we recommend that you plead not guilty. If you do not want to return to return to NY (or cannot to do so), then you can retain a NY traffic lawyer to appear for you.
Matthew Weiss
Matthew Weiss
Last week I got a ticket for going 85/65 on the interstate in Sidney, NY. I haven’t had a speeding ticket in 15 years. It’s very mountainous in that area, and being from the very flat state of Indiana, this is not something I’m used to driving through. (I was going downhill, and I kept having issues getting the car to slow down as I went downhill. It was a rental car that I had never driven before that day.) I was coming to attend a family member’s graduation. It’s a 12+ hour drive, so I obviously can’t come back for a court date. Can I still plead not guilty? Is it too late to do so? Is there any way I can write a letter to the DA or the court and explain the situation? I lost my job earlier this year and money is very tight, and I’m scare the fine for this ticket will bankrupt me.
Stacy,
Yes, you can plead not guilt. It’s not too late as long as you act quickly. If you cannot return to court, then you can retain a NY traffic lawyer to appear for you. But first check with the court as some courts upstate all you to resolve tickets via the mail.
Good luck!
Matthew Weiss
Mr. Weiss,
I got a ticket in Cattaraugus co.for going 65 in a 55 zone while driving down the hill a few days ago. I am a VA resident and haven’t had a ticket in last 4 years. Officer told me I was going at 75 which I don’t think is accurate and he is reducing it to 65. How much total fines I am looking at? Under the Not Guilty Plea section, it says Mail Not Guilty plea within 48 hours. Did I miss the opportunity to plea not guilty? Please help. Thanks
Virginia Driver,
The fine is discretionary but likely will be around $200. It is likely not too late to enter a not guilty plea (if that is what you want to do) but you need to act quickly. I don’t practice in Virginia, but it is my understanding that a conviction to a 75 mph speed speeding (even out-of-state) is a criminal charge in VA. I therefore STRONG RECOMMEND that you consult with a Virginia traffic or criminal lawyer before you proceed make a decision about how you want to address this ticket.
Matthew Weiss
Hey Matthew,
I was pulled over for doing 82 in a 50 zone on highway 440 in Richmond County, NY. I am a New Jersey driver. In the ticket description the officer wrote “speed in zone.” I was wondering if you think I should hire an attorney for this case or if I should be able to go alone and speak to the prosecutor in hopes to get the ticket lowered, pay fines, and possibly get 2 points?
Thank you for your assistance/guidance.
-Marc
Marc,
They do NOT negotiate or plea bargain in NYC (including Staten Island) and there is not even a prosecutor. Further, this is the toughest court to win in all of New York State. With that said, an experienced NY traffic lawyer may be able to help you.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I was pulled over for doing 83 in a 65. When I went to DA night, he was extremely nice. He offered me a much lesser violation, opening my door unsafely, which will still cost me 200 dollars, but no points, which I am thankful for. My question is this– the man who went up right before me was there for not wearing a seat belt, and his service charge was 25 dollars, while mine was 93. Is there a reason for this? I am just wondering because that’s a huge difference in money. Is there something I should have done differently but didn’t? Just curious.
Thank you.
Bedelia,
It sounds like the other person pled down to a different charge that carried a different “service charge”. You likely paid more because you pled to something different and started originally with a much more serious charge.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I received a speeding ticket in March while driving from Syracuse back home to Canada. I applied for a reduction of the ticket through the DAS office as it was my first offence and it was an honest mistake of forgetting to turn of cruise control when the speed was reduced. It has been 8 weeks since sending in all the documents to the DA and I have yet to hear back. At this point I’m under the assumption I did something wrong in the forms and the reduction was not accepted. What would my options be? Can I resubmit the forms without penalty or do I have to travel back down from Ontario to attend the reduction process on May 25th?
Michael,
Did you try calling the DA? That should be your next step.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
I just got my first ticket in 15 years on a road that the speed limit changes every few hundred feet- from 25mph to 40mph to 55mph and then back down to 35mph. I got clocked doing 54mph- I thought I was on the part of the road that was the 55mph but on the ticket is says I was on the 40mph section. I am thinking I might plead not guilty. I noticed on a lot of your responses you suggest “fighting” the ticket and pleading not guilty and I was wondering if you have any suggestions regarding what to say when I am in court in front of the judge and cop?
Eugenia,
In court, you should be polite and dress decent. Point out that you have an otherwise clean record and would like to resolve the case without trial. I’m sure you will be extended some type of plea offer.
Good luck!
Matthew Weiss
Hey i just got a ticket for going 21 over the speed limit i was going 76 in a 55. This is my first ticket and the officer was nice and i was respectful and he didnt seem angry at me he just said “drive a little slower theres deers around here” i said goodnigjt officer then i went home i got pulled over right by my house what should i do?
Pedro,
You need to fight this 6-point speeding ticket. This is the only way to possibly save points and money.
Matthew Weiss
Hello my name is Niko Kaci
I have received two speeding tickets in NYC, both two weeks of each other. One was 70mph/50mph and the other 46mph/25mph. I wanted to know what my options are and the services you provide because I do not want my license to get suspended.
Hope to hear from you soon
Thank you.
Hi Niko,
You only have 2 options in regard to answering the tickets. You can plead guilty or not guilty. Given the potential points (4 and 6), insurance consequence and fees, we recommend that you fight both tickets. This is the only way to possibly obtain a more favorable outcome. I will send you a separate email in regard to your request to learn about our services.
Best,
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I have a new Jersey license and was issued a speeding ticket. I was driving at 60 while the limit was 45mph in Albany and wanted to know how much will it cost and would there be any points as it’s out of state license?
Thanks for the information.
Rohit,
This speeding is a 4-point NY ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine. If convicted, you will get 2 New Jersey points on your NJ license. It also can adversely affect your insurance rates if you have any other convictions (or an accident) on your record within the last 36 months. Also, if you have any other moving violation convictions within 18 months, then this speeding ticket will subject you to the $300 Driver Assessment Fee. We, therefore, recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you do, you may be able to save NY points, and avoid an insurance rate increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
I visiting New York from Denmark, Europe – on a interstate between New York and Buffalo we were caught the other night going 86 on a 65 mph limit – I understand that the ticket is around 200 for this offence – but what about the admission fee when I only visiting for 14 days ? Will it be waiting for me, when if visit the US again?
Hey Matthew,
As long as you answer and properly resolve this case, then you can return to New York without any further repercussions. Keep in mind that this ticket subject you to the $300 Driver Assessment Fee so this fee ($300 if you have have no other convictions) would have to be timely paid too. It is usually billed to the motorist around 30 days after the underlying case is resolved.
Matthew Weiss
Hi,
I just got stopped for going 74 in a 55 in Fishkill NY, I have a clean record. Do you recommend I plead not guilty and settle with the prosecutor? My biggest concern is my insurance premiums going up, I understand its a 4 point penalty, would trying to negotiate with a driving course be recommended, or am I not even going to be able to make a deal? thanks!
Jason,
We recommend that you plead not guilty. If you do, you likely can negotiate this down to a less serious charge. If you have an otherwise clean record, then you shouldn’t take the Driver Safety Class at this time.
Matthew Weiss
How much would a ticket cost for going 82 in a 55. Also around how much would it cost to fight the ticket?
Jessica,
This is an 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. If you do, you can likely save points, the $300 Driver Assessment Fee and avoid a possible insurance increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
The cost to fight this ticket is $0 (unless you retain a NY traffic lawyer to defend you).
Matthew Weiss
I got a speeding ticket for going 76 in a 55 (work zone). I’m from Connecticut but I was in Verona, New York on my way to Syracuse. I’m 19 years old with a clean record. How much will the ticket most likely cost?
Att,
This is an 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. If you do, you can likely save points, money and avoid a possible insurance increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
I got a speeding ticket for going 33 over the speed limit. I also got a reckless driving. Is there anyway to reduce it? (I have no points off my license)
Harry,
You must plead not guilty to these charges and fight them. Further, I highly recommend that you should consult with a traffic lawyer given the seriousness of these charges. You are facing a criminal charge (reckless driving), 8 points, hefty fines, a $450 Driver Assessment Fee and possible loss of license.
Matthew Weiss
i got pulled for doing a 39 in a 20 during school zone hours in morrisville new york this is my first ticket and im 19 years old how much you think this will cost ?
thank you
Scott,
Assuming you have an otherwise clean record (and that you are not on probation), this ticket will oat you around $200 upon conviction. We recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket so you can possibly attain a more favorable outcome.
Matthew Weiss
Hello. I got my first traffic ticket in my 20+ years driving history, for speeding 70 @55 zone. I pleaded not guilty and received a court pre-trial date. I then received another letter from district attorney offering a lesser violation, with a comment “this is a final offer”. Can I not take this plea bargain and appear as scheduled, so I may discuss my clean driving history in order to get a better plea offer. I would like to take courses or whatever to get rid of the ticket / points. Thanks a lot.
Joe,
You can try but, in my experience, you likely will not receive a better offer.
Good luck!
Matthew Weiss
I heard that the court may offer to change it to a parking ticket if I agree to take some driving courses, is it true? My first ticket, really clueless, thanks again.
Joe,
To which court are you referring? In some traffic courts, this is a possible outcome (but others no).
Matthew Weiss
I received a speeding ticket for going 70 on a 55 highway in NY. I understand this will be 4 points on my license, but it doesn’t say how much the ticket actually is. How can I find out how much the ticket will cost?
Melissa,
The fine for this ticket will be roughly $200 (assuming you have no other points).
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I got a ticket today in rye, New York for going at 80 mph at 55mph zone. My license is from Rhode Island. What will the ticket look like and what is your likely solution ?
Thanks
Alp,
A NY conviction will transfer onto your RI license. Therefore, we recommend fighting it. If you do, you likely can save points (in NY and RI) as well as the $300 Driver Assessment Fee. The fine for this ticket is roughly $200 plus (if you don’t fight it) the $300 Driver Assessment Fee.
Matthew Weiss
I am a CA driver and I got pulled over the other week in Buffalo village city Ny, I was doing 60 in a 30, will the points transfer over to CA and how much is the ticket going to be?
thanks,
Venkat
Venkat,
A NY conviction will transfer onto your CA license. Therefore, we recommend fighting it. If you do, you likely can save points (in NY and CA) as well as the $300 Driver Assessment Fee. The fine for this ticket is roughly $200 plus (if you don’t fight it) the $300 Driver Assessment Fee.
Matthew Weiss
Hi
I got pulled over today doing 75 in a 55 in upstate new york. I live close enough that a court appearance is possible, but this is my first speeding ticket. Should I go into court and fight it or should i just pay the fine and move on?
Phillip,
This ticket carries 4 points and can adversely affect your insurance. You should therefore plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you do, you likely can save some of the points.
Matthew Weiss
I got a ticket in Buffalo New York, I have an Ontario Drivers license, but I go to University in Pittsburgh PA. I was clocked doing 66 in a 55, what is my best option? If it is to plead not guilty, would that mean I have to drive all the way back to Buffalo to go to court?
Rebecca,
This ticket carries 3 points in NY and will transfer as 3 demerit points onto your Ontario license. You will have to return to Buffalo if you want to contest this ticket. Your only other option is to retain a NY traffic lawyer to appear on your behalf. If you fight this ticket, you likely can save points and demerit points.
Matthew Weiss
Very helpful blog. I got pulled over on I-90 in Upstate NY going 80 in a 65. My license is NH. Is it worth it to plead not guilty and take time off from work to attend the hearing?
Thanks Samantha,
A conviction from New York will transfer onto your New Hampshire license. Therefore, we recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this speeding ticket.
Matthew Weiss
Hi
i got speeding ticket 50-90 on belt parkway.
what should i do?
Burak,
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 is the only way to possibly save points, money and avoid a possible insurance increase.
Matthew Weis
Hello! I’m from New Jersey, but got pulled over in upstate NY going 17 mph over the speed limit. What are the points and price for this? Also, there was no fee on the ticket he gave me. What do I do about that?
Nicole,
This speeding is a 4-point ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine. It will transfer as 2 points onto your NJ license. It also can adversely affect your insurance rates if you have any other convictions (or an accident) on your record within the last 36 months. We, therefore, recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you do, you may be able to save NY points, and avoid an insurance rate increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
Hey. Just got pulled over today this morning doing 79 in a 55. But he lasered me basically from a far distance by the time I passed him I was doing at least 60. This is in long island ny in suffolk in manorville . Do I plead guilty? Will there be a chance I will get points on my license? And how much would this fine be?
Sarah,
This speeding is a 6-point ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine and a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. It also can adversely affect your insurance rates if you have any other convictions (or an accident) on your record within the last 36 months. We, therefore, recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you do, you may be able to save NY points and money, and avoid an insurance rate increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
I was pulled over doing 71 in a 55 zone. Do you think it’s worth my time to fight the ticket?
Jen,
This speeding ticket is a 4-point ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine. It also can adversely affect your insurance rates. We, therefore, recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you do, you may be able to save NY points, and avoid an insurance rate increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
Matthew Weiss
I was doing 62 in a 30mph limit, I only have my permit, I am 18 – my mother was with me, the Officer told me to plead guilty and I would get no points and he said he would be at the court on the day but he was not, What should I do now? Thank you
Mark Higgins,
I’m confused. Did you plead guilty? I really hope not. My advice would be to plead NOT GUILTY.
Matthew Weiss
Hi, great blog. I’m from Ontario and got a ticket today right before the border on my way back to Canada. The speed changed suddenly while going downhill from 65 to 40 and I was clocked at doing 71 in Jefferson County. I didn’t have enough time to react and slow down. I plan to plead not guilty by mailing everything they’ve asked for on their website, but what would the charges be if I plead guilty? And what do they normally knock it down to?
Linda,
Thanks for your kind remarks. A 71/40 speeding ticket in the US is an 8-point ticket that carries roughly a $250 fine plus a $450 Driver Assessment Fee. It can also result in a suspension. Ontario and NY have reciprocity so a conviction here will transfer onto your Ontario license as 6 demerit points. My best guess (assuming an otherwise clean record) is that you can negotiate this down to 2 or 3 NY points.
Matthew Weiss
Hello..I was pulled over in Queens NY and issued a speeding ticket for going 84 in a 50. I have a clean record not a blemish on my license before this. Please help me i want to avoid the points on my license. I can pay fine. Thanks
Shahzad Imam,
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 is the only way to possibly avoid points. With that said, in the Queens Traffic Court, they do NOT plea bargain. Therefore, you either will win or lose. There is no opportunity to pay a fine without getting points.
Matthew Weiss
I am a Pennsylvania driver and I got pulled over the other week in Catlin Ny, I was doing 57 in a 45, will the points transfer over to PA and how much is the ticket going to be?
Bryan,
This ticket carries 4 points in NY but will NOT transfer as points onto your PA license. The fine for this ticket is roughly $200.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I was pulled over upstate NY (court of LaGrange) and issued a speeding ticket for going 80 in a 55, a 6 point violation. I already had another ticket on my record for the exact same thing a year ago. Therefore If I am convicted my license will have 6 more points, totaling 12 points, warranting a suspended license for 31 days. I assume I would be granted restricted driving privileges if my license were revoked because of my inability to get to work via carpool/public transit. Is this correct? However, I would like to avoid a suspension in the first place, if that is possible. (in order to avoid probation, insurance rise, etc.)
I am wondering whether it would be wise to plead not guilty and see whether the points will be reduced (will have to drive upstate from long island for court date), or whether I should plead guilty and include a note asking for leniency on my license suspension (with a PIRP course) due to the fact it is only my second speeding ticket.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Frank,
If you have not been issued a restricted license within 5 years, then you may be entitled to one if you are suspended from the LaGrange case. However, you can likely avoid suspension by pleading not guilty. At LaGrange court, you or your traffic lawyer can likely work out a plea bargain to a less serious charge. Do NOT plead guilty.
Matthew Weiss
Hi… I got a speeding ticket while driving up to Montreal this past weekend. Officer said I was doing 82 in a 65 in Bolton, Warren County. I am a 26 year old NJ driver I have no points on my license. I really don’t want to drive three hours away just to fight this ticket! What do you recommend?
Erin,
You should plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you do, you likely can save points as well as avoid an insurance hike. Keep in mind that, if you are convicted of this charge, you will get 4 points in NY and 2 NJ points in NJ. If you do not want to go to the court, you can retain a NY traffic lawyer to appear for you.
Matthew Weiss
Got pulled over in Blooming Grove, NY. I was going 85 mph in 65mph zone. I have NJ license. How much is the total fine? Do points carry over to my NJ license?
John Lee,
This ticket carries 4 NY points and roughly a $200 fine. It transfers as 2 points onto your NJ license.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
Just a repeated question but still. I was ticketed for dring 76 in 45mph 278 east. I was shocked as I am driving here for more than 10 years with no speed ticket. I never saw speed limit sign. Seems like because of slope as I drive around 60.
I have PA license. Do I need lawyer for this as this is 8 points I think? I never had speeding ticket.
George,
You definitely want to plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you do, you likely can save NY points, money and avoid a possible suspension. Further, although NY points do not transfer onto your PA license, a NY conviction will be reported to PA and, therefore, can be used by your auto insurance company to raise your rates.
Finally, because this is a high speed and it sounds like you live relatively far from the court, I recommend getting a NY traffic lawyer so you get the best possible result and you won’t have to go.
Matthew Weiss
I was just recently pulled over in a 55 mph zone an he clocked me at 83 but i wasnts doin over 75. What would the fines tun about? And should i fight this? At the end of it all i have a juniors license what will happen with that do i get it taken away or just pionts?
Justin,
You MUST fight this speeding ticket because you have a junior license. If you do, you may be able to save points, money and a possible suspension. Therefore, plead not guilty.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matt – I got pulled over in Chautauqua NY doing 80 in a 65mph on I 86. I’m from Ohio with no points. What kind of fees am I looking at and how much? Thanks, Zach
Zach,
Fortunately, points from a NY conviction will NOT transfer onto your Ohio license. The conviction will be reported to Ohio, however, and therefore you insurance company may find out about it. The fine for this charge is roughly $150.
Matthew Weiss
Hello mathew…Thank you for your quick response, one more question…. If a speeding ticket is $150 and you plead not guilty…is there a chance you can go to court and end up paying more than $150? for exmple ticket plus surcharge? .. So is there really a reason to go to court if your not 100% sure that a plea bargin will be given?
Antonios,
It is very unlikely that the fine will be higher (but it is impossible). On balance, in my experience, it is usually beneficial to plead not guilty. Finally, as long as your case is not being heard at a Traffic Violations Bureau court, you most likely can this offense reduced.
Matthew Weiss
Hello got pulled over 55 in a 35… officer came to the window and told me i was going 47..then wrote 55 on the ticket…I was just going with traffic..He was very angry when he pulled me over because i pulled into a parking lot that was right next to me instead of the road with no shoulder..What are the costs and what should i do?!
Antonios,
You should plead not guilty. If you do, you have a chance to negotiate a plea bargain to a less serious charge.
Matthew Weiss
i was pulled over going 30 in a 15 school zone. I was given a ticket and urged by the officer to fight it since my license is clean. what can I expect with fines and fees? Is there a possibility that it could be reduced to a non-moving violation? I am in Cortland County.
Shauna,
Yes, definitely plead not guilty. This is a 4-point ticket so, in my experience, you’ll be offered a 2-pointer as part of a plea deal. Of course, you may be offered a 0-pointer especially given your clean record. In either event, they are both pretty good offers.
Good luck fighting this one.
Matthew Weiss
Hey Matt,
Got pulled over in warren country near lake George heading to Canada 3/15/14 and then 3/16/14 . Got a 92 in a 65 on I 85 and also then found out the persons car i was driving; their insurance broker had made a typo on the insurance card, which stated the insurance expired 2/3/14 instead of 4/14. Insurance was lapsed last month but they had the insurance re-instated on 3/13/14 which we had documentation to prove but the trooper still gave the ticket. Also, problem with the Reg. Original car they had was totaled after hurricane sandy. Salvage came and towed the car with the plates still on it. One in a million, a infinity dealership were the car was bought the new car some how had received the old plates (thing the salvage yard may have sent them to infinity or dmv) and they registered the car with different plates and put the old plates on the car, so i got a ticket for Reg also. Reg and insurance we are pretty positive we can have dropped due to proof of insurance and documentation from the dealership confirming the error on the plates.
Once in Canada i then received another speeding ticket 80 in a 50 but no other tickets. They told me either i can pay the ticket on the spot which was 150 + 4 different fees which the offer couldn’t even explain what the fees were for just “its policy” or they can detain me and bring me to the station and figure it out from there. I paid the $300 and they told me if i really wanted to i can contest the ticket to get the money back which i plan on doing.
Give me some ideas of how it can be handled.
Thanks a lot, sorry for the essay
Alex.
Alex,
Plead not guilty to everything!
In particular, the insurance issue is critical to work out favorably. If you are convicted, you will be revoked in New York (which revocation would be honored in Quebec or Ontario) and be required to be a very hefty civil penalty and fine. Because it involves a complicated series of items, I recommend that you consult with (if not hire) an experienced NY traffic ticket lawyer.
In regard to the second speeding ticket, I recommend that you plead not guilty, and try and get this reduced to a less serious charge.
Hi, a trooper pulled me over saying his partner going the opposite way on the highway clocked me at 94 in a 65 but then gave me a ticket for 85 in a 65…what are the charges and what should I do?
Andrew,
You should plead not guilty. It will be very difficult for the People to prove that you were speeding without both officers coming to court. At the very least, this should give you leverage to negotiate a reduction to a less serious charge.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
Matthew,
Fines for 42 in a 30? Including surcharge?
Out of state NJ license..
Thanks!
Paul,
The fine for this speeding ticket is roughly $200 with surcharge (assuming you have an otherwise clean NY record).
Matthew Weiss
Hi, I was clocked doing 89 in a 65 mile zone (highway) in Preble NY. What would you suggest I do?
Seth,
Because your speeding ticket carries 6 points, roughly a $200 fine and a $300 Driver Assessment Fee, I would plead not guilty. If you do, you likely can get this reduced to a less serious charge.
Matthew Weiss
I really appreciate the information you have given me. Thank you very much
Hi,
I got pulled over in Schroon, NY for going 61 in a 45. I have never been ticketed before. Two questions: I’m from PA so do any points/tickets I receive in NY count against my record in PA? 2nd, being this is my 1st offense in any state, what kind of fine and points am I looking at?
Ben,
Points from a NY conviction will not transfer onto your PA license. If you are convicted, you will be assessed around $150 and 4 points in NY, however. Further, a NY conviction will be reported to PA which can adversely affect your auto insurance rates.
Matthew Weiss
They clocked me at 93 in 50 what’s going happen when I go to court ? In NYC
Vitaliy,
You will be given a hearing where the judge can decide whether your guilty. Because this ticket carries 11 points, heavy fines and fees and a possible suspension, you should seriously consider hiring a NY traffic lawyer to defend you.
Matthew Weiss
today I was pulled over and the cop said I was 61mh on 40mh. I’m wondering about how much the fine costs and if I plea not guilty, is there anyway to avoid DRA charge?
Jin,
This is an 6-point ticket that carries roughly a $200 fine plus a $300 Driver Responsibility 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 way to possibly save points, money and avoid a possible insurance increase (assuming you have an otherwise clean record). How you fight this ticket depends on a variety of factors including the facts of your case, the court in which your case is to be heard and your driving record.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
Hi, I got pulled over going 57 in a 40 I was wondering if I should fight it. It happened in Lewiston NY
Nick,
This speeding ticket carries 4 points, roughly a $175 fine and can adversely affect your auto insurance rates. Therefore, I recommend that you fight it.
Matthew Weiss
Got pulled over in lewis NY coming back from Albany. Didn’t realize I was going 85 in 65mph zone on highway. I’m planning on plea guilty so I don’t have travel up there.
What will I get out of this? I’m hoping just a fine and no jail time or points.
Lee,
This speeding ticket carries 4 points and roughly a $200 fine.
Matthew Weiss