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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hello, today i just got my second speeding ticket within 7 months, the first offense was a four point offense 87/65 and the second i just got today was 85/65. there were many cars on the road and it was extremely windy out today, the wind was blowing my car all over the road because it is a chrysler 300 and is very boxy so the wind just destroys it. i was passing a semi trailer (18 wheeler) and because the car was blowing my car and the trailer all over the road, i sped up to pass him and low and behold there was a cop there. i know i should fight it, and i still have the ticket, based off of your other fantastically helpful posts, but my question is i NEED to have the points taken off, i don’t care how much i pay, is there any way to arrange that? also, if i take a defensive driving course and have previous points taken off my license before the points for this ticket get tacked on, will that still be considered the 6 points for the $300 driver assessment fee? i just really care about getting the points knocked off, please help me on how to go about this because i am extremely upset and need to take care of this as soon as possible, thank you so much for all your time and help!!!!
Stephen,
While it is possible to get these tickets reduced to 0-point tickets (or dismissed), most courts do NOT negotiate speeding tickets to 0-point violations. Your chances for success hinge on in which courts your two cases are pending. Let me know where they are pending and I likely can gauge your prospects better.
Matthew Weiss
worcester town court, the cop even told me to fight it. i NEED to get the points taken off
I am 18 years old and got my first speeding ticket the officer said I was doing 52 in a 30limit but I wasnt I got this ticket in county of queens nyc thank you.
Nelson,
This is a 6-point ticket which carries roughly a $200 fine plus a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. We therefore recommend that you fight it.
Your case will be heard at the Queens North Traffic Violations Bureau which is a difficult court. I wrote an article entitled “Fighting A Traffic Ticket At The Traffic Violations Bureau” which should help you understand much more about how to fight it.
Matthew Weiss
I got pulled over for going 75 in a 55, supposed to plead guilty or not guilty by the 20th of October, and i have a DUI case pushing for a DWAI. Any thoughts ? …
John,
Definitely plead not guilty
especially with a pending DUI case
.
Ask your DUI lawyer about it or call us.
Matthew Weiss
212-683-7373
Just got my first speeding ticket on the Northern State Parkway by a State Trooper…79 in a 55. 21 with a clean record..besides this now. Assigned to Cooper St in Nassau County. I was in a rental car…but I just read over the ticket again and he put that the color of my car is blue…but it is black and also on the rental key chain it states that it is black. Can it possibly be thrown out because of that mistake? Or not. Showed the PBA but didn’t acknowledge it. If not, what steps should be taken? Thank you.
Mike,
This minor mistake will not help you get it dismissed. Unlike a parking ticket, the wrong color is not a fatal error.
You should plead not guilty and fight this 6-point speeding ticket.
Matthew Weiss
Yea I’m just hoping they drop the points and I really don’t care how much the fine is.
Hi Matt,
I am from Pennsylvania and was pulled over in Cattaraugus county for 70 in a 55 Work Zone. This is my first speeding ticket in 20 years. What are my options? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Mike,
Your choice is to fight it or pay it. Points from a NY ticket do not transfer to PA but the conviction will be reported to PA. Therefore, you insurance company
could learn about it and use it against you. I recommend that you ask your insurance company whether it will affect your rates. If not, in your particular circumstances, you should just pay it.
Keep in mind, however, that the fine is double when you speed in a work zone.
Matthew Weiss
I received a speeding ticket for going 85 in a 65 (Kennedy, NY on Rt 86 Eastbound) while driving home from KY to CT. Per the supporting deposition given to me at the time of the incident, the officer stated “several vehicles in passing lane passing slower cars.” Three of the four vehicles in the passing lane were pulled over (I was last in this line). Trying to decide if I should plead guilty or not as the incident occurred approximately 400 miles away. I have never had any serious traffic offenses and haven’t even been pulled over in several years. Thank you in advance for any input.
Meghan,
Because this NY ticket will be reported to CT, your insurance rates can be affected by a conviction. We therefore recommend fighting it.
BTW, NY points do NOT transfer to CT.
Matthew Weiss
This morning I received a ticket for speeding, the Trooper said she clocked me with her rear-facing radar doing 76 in a 55 on Taconic State Parkway. I don’t believe I was going that fast, but obviously can’t prove it. I take it by reading through some of the other posts that I should plead not guilty and try to fight the ticket as it comes with a large number of points and some heavy fines. Do you have any advice on how I should go about doing this? Not sure if it makes a difference, but it’s the Town of Yorktown Courts.
Thanks for advice.
Kai,
Plead not guilty via certified mail and make a copy of all your paperwork. You will get a court date where you will be given an opportunity to discuss a settlement or plea bargain.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
I was found speeding at 85 mph when the speed limit was 65 mph. All I know is that the officer told me that it was four points, he did not tell me the cost. He told me that the only way to get this over with was go to court and try to get the price of the ticket lowered, of which i still don’t know, or to admit guilty and pay the cost by sending in both by mail. I am 17 years old so you can imagine my surpise because of the incident when i realized that i passed 3 trailers of which i was nervous of so i sped up. I have no idea what this will cost me and I can’t go to court because of school so I just have to admit guilty and pay. I’ve only had my licence since 2 months but it is a full licence not restricted. Will I have my licence suspended or removed and if so, for how long, is their anything I can do? Also what would the price of the ticket be for 4 points and speeding 85 in a 65?
Brandon,
This is a 4-speeding ticket and carries roughly a $200 fine. You should fight this ticket because your license is apparently still on probation and you are therefore going to be suspended if you plead guilty. Read this article I wrote entitled “How A New York Traffic Ticket Impacts A Probationary License“.
If you fight this ticket, you have a reasonably good chance to avoid a suspension.
Matthew Weiss
Ok I have a court date tomorrow for going 79 in a 55 on the NB Hutch by Orchard Beach on 7/31/2010. I postponed it twice and they postponed it once (via letter in the mail). I did not have my license on me because someone stole my wallet 5 days prior (I have a copy of the police report). The officer was very rude to me questioning why I did not have my license. He took down my information and came back with a ticket AND took my picture with his personal cell phone. If I am convicted, what kind of fine am I facing? And can I use the photo shoot as a way out of this?
Michael,
The officer’s photo can be used if he has made a hard copy of it. If he tries to use it at your hearing, object. State that only evidence that can be made “part of the record” (i.e., an actual paper photo that can be marked as a exhibit) can be introduced.
If you lose, the fine for this ticket is roughly $200 plus you’ll have to pay a $400 Driver Assessment Fee.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
I got a speeding ticket in Broome county doing 81 in a 45. However, the cop pulled me over after i got onto the highway so should he have written down the speed limit for the highway instead? What are the consequences because this is my first offense and i was driving in a rental car? Should i hire a lawyer and plead not guilty? Also do you think i can get it reduced to 6 points?
Will,
The officer can pull you over on the highway even though he is stopping for you for speeding in a different stretch of roadway.
The consequences of this ticket are 8 points, a fine of roughly $350 and a $450 Driver Assessment Fee.
If you fight this ticket, I think you can get it reduced to a 6-point ticket and get the Driver Assessment Fee reduced to $300.
Matthew Weiss
I got pulled over today and got a ticket for going 55 in a 75 mph zone on I 87 near Albany, should I just take the fine or try too take this too court?
Cavin,
Definitely plead not guilty and fight this 4-point ticket.
Matthew Weiss
Matt, Great advice you have on your site!
Im 39yrs old from PA and recieved a speeding ticket “80mph in a 55” in Chenango town NY , on RT 81.I had been traveling south from Canada w the cruise set at 78mph-“the flow of traffic”. I slowed through a construction zone ,and after safely exiting, clicked resume.A mile down the road ,I was passed by a Vehicle .At the moment the car passed,I spotted an officer in the median with radar. Well long story short, Mrs Officer pulled us both over and cited us both for speeding at 80mph…she asked “how fast was i going?” I said i didnt know,but that the cruise was set at 78 from prior… Looks like 6 points and more, what is my best action for this situation?? thanks for your incite.
Brian,
Thanks for your kind words.
You definitely should plead not guilty and fight this 6-point speeding ticket. If you do, you likely can save the $300 Driver Assessment Fee.
BTW, points do not transfer to PA from NY but a NY conviction will be reported to PA and could be used by your insurance company to raise your rates.
I got a speeding ticket today on I-87 in Essex Country for driving 92mph in a 65mph zone. I’m a resident of NJ and wondering what will the penalties be? If I hire you guys, what will be the fee?
Edward,
This speeding ticket carries 6 points in NY and will transfer as 2 points in New Jersey. It carries roughly a $200 fine and a $300 Driver Assessment Fee.
If you hire a New York traffic lawyer, you can expect to pay $400 to $600. Our fee for such a case is usually $500. Feel free to call us for a free consultation.
Matthew Weiss
212-683-7373
I recieved a speeding ticket NY upstae in the way back to NYC, I was speeding 84 in 65 zone. I sent the for as guilty and waiting for the reply.
I am a visitor to the USA and out of the north America region and I am not sure if the mailed will be recieved at my home mail and if by any chance could not recieve a reply and did not pay the ticket will I be having problems in my way back to the USA or for car rental?
Fahad,
You should make sure this ticket is properly answered. Otherwise, you will be suspended and unable to rent a car in New York (plus many other US states).
Since you are apparently abroad, I recommend that you hire an experienced traffic lawyer to resolve this case for you.
Matthew Weiss
I have a CT License. I was going 59 mph in a 55 zone in Chenango country. At the bottom of a huge hill, the limit dropped to 30 mph. I did not brake hard enough to reduce my speed as I descended the large hill, and was caught going 59 in the 30.
What will the fine be? Will the points transfer to my CT record and send my insurance through the roof? Should I plead not guilty and plan on making the 8-hour round trip court appearance?
Thanks! Advice much appreciated!
CTguy,
The fine for this speeding ticket is roughly $200 but you’ll also have to pay a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. If you fight it, you VERY likely can save the $300 fee.
Points from NY do NOT transfer to CT but your CT insurance company can and likely will learn about a NY conviction. I suggest you plead not guilty and hire an experienced traffic lawyer to fight it. An eight-hour round trip is way too long when you can hire someone to appear in your place.
Mathew Weiss
Hello,
I was at 72 on cruise control for about a hour until a car swerved into my lane and hit my car sending me over the lane into the grass and almost into the divider. In a sense of panic i hit the gas trying to get away from the truck and avoid a accident. I must have not noticed what speed i was going because i was still in shock. The officer gave me a speeding ticket for going 82 in a 65. He said he was following me for 3 miles and neglected to ask me about being hit and on the ticket he conveniently left that part out. Obviously i should plead not guilty but was my initial increase of speed over the limit legal because i was trying to avoid a accident. How would you go about defending this case. The cop was a state trooper so should i use the equal opportunity clause if i decide to try for a plea bargain. He also failed to answer my question about his radar of which i was under the impression he was required by law to do so.
I did hit my head on the window as well but i doubt i have a concussion.
BOB,
Justification is a valid defense in certain instances. If you can prove that you sped up to avoid an accident, this could qualify.
Matthew Weiss
Hi, I got pulled over on the Palisades Parkway in Rockland county, going 73 in a 50,but the cop reduced the ticket to 63, I’m 18 and have a license for 2 years now, any advice on fighting it? or how much the ticket will be? thanks in advance
Simon,
Because the officer already reduced it, there is a good chance that you will not be offered a further reduction. Indeed, if you plead not guilty, the officer could ask to amend the charge back to the original higher speed.
For these reasons, we recommend that you consider carefully whether you want to contest this ticket.
Good luck whatever you do.
Matthew Weiss
I’m from CT but just got my 2nd speeding ticket in NY in 4 months. On the earlier one I plead guilty to going 70 in a 55 zone. The new ticket is from Yorktown, doing 53 in a 30 mph zone. I plan to plead not guilty and hope the prosecutor will negotiate a better deal but am wondering if I should request a supporting deposition. I have read a few things that have said that not requesting one makes the ADA more likely to agree to making a deal.
Beth,
In some courts making a request for a supporting deposition will be held against you. Given you point problem (potentially 10), I suggest that you do not risk it.
Hopefully, you can negotiate to a non-speeding ticket. If you get 3 speeding convictions within 18 months, New York will revoke your privilege to drive in NY with your CT license and CT will honor this revocation.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I was pulled over in Halfmoon Junction, in the county of Saratoga (on I-87), for going 86 in a 65. I understand from reading above that I should plead not guilty and contest the charges (at the least to get under 20 over, avoiding the 6 points and consequently the driver assessment program). However, one curious thing about the ticket issued is that it has no fine amount. Is the common in NY State? How would they expect me to enter a plea if I did not fully understands the costs associated?
Also, there is a section on the ticket where it asks if I would like to receive a supporting deposition, I would assume I say yes?
Regards and thanks.
Michael B.,
Most New York traffic tickets do not contain a fine amount. The fine is left to the discretion of the judge based on all the circumstances (although each violation has a statutory minimum and maximum).
The fine for your ticket is roughly $200 (assuming you have an otherwise clean record).
You can ask for the supporting deposition. This document amplifies the charges in the ticket. If you do not get one within 30 days of a timely request, you can try and get your ticket dismissed.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
I just got a ticket in Brunswick, New York on Route 7.I was clocked at 54 in a 30. I had a clean record until now. When I was pulled over another black SUV was also pulled over and ticketed. The officer asked if I knew him which I did not. He was following closely and almost forced me to go faster. I did not tell the officer at the time, as i was scared and nervous. My question is how do I proceed? I did already plead not guilty, but do I talk to the State Trooper before my court date to see if I can get it reduced or just wait to talk to the DA on the court date? I don’t want to lose my license or have points which will affect my insurance.
Susan,
One your court date, you will sign-in and will be afforded a conference (usually with a prosecutor). At that time, you can explain about the SUV, your clean record and any other mitigating factors. In my experience, you will likely be offered a reduction from the 54/30 speeding ticket (6 points).
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
I received a speeding ticket this morning for doing 70mph in a 45mph work zone in Westchester County. As I understand it, this automatically doubles the fine already coming to me. However, seeing as that I have no prior speeding violations in NY State I am uncertain as to what to expect to pay when I go to my court appearance. There is no disputing that I am guilty of the speeding violation, so i’m assuming it would only be detrimental to plead not guilty.
Do I have to send my ticket in the mail (with a guilty plea) even though I intend to go to my court date?
Is there a better chance of receiving a reduced fine by going to ones court date or is there no difference between pleading guilty by mail and pleading guilty in person?
What should I expect to pay considering my lack of past speeding violations? Do they take that into consideration?
When appearing in person for a court date is it unadvisable to explain the circumstances that lead to my speeding?
Thanks for your input
-Adrian
Adrian,
You should plead NOT guilty. At your court date, do not admit the charges (but don’t deny them either). You should be able to negotiate a reduction (even though you believe you are guilty).
Matthew Weis
Hello,
Recently, I was traveling to New England from NJ. I am a NJ driver and received a ticket for going 86 mph in a 65 mph. I know for a fact that I was going 80 mph but know that the officer wrote 86 mph so that I could be charged an additional $300. Right after I was pulled over, he pulled over another out of state driver up the road from where I was pulled over. What a scam officer W W Roberts and the NY State Police have going.
How much will this ticket cost me if I plea guilty?
If I do decide to go to court, do I go on the court date posted on my ticket or will they issue me a new court date once I send in the not guilty plea?
Do I meet with the prosecutor as soon as I get to court and what do I say?
Eddie,
This speeding ticket will cost roughly $200 in fines and $300 for the Driver Assessment Fee. If you plead guilty via mail (we highly recommend certified mail) before the date on the ticket, you will be given a new court date in the mail.
On your court date, you will be given an opportunity to discuss the case with the prosecutor. Sign in (or report yourself as present) and they will call you when your turn comes up.
Matthew Weiss
Hello,
We are Canadians and crossed the border for some shopping today. My husband was pulled over for doing 72 in a 55. Since we are Canadian, what should we expect? It’s his first offense in NY. How will this affect his driving there? How much will it cost? The police officer told him to plead guilty and the judge is likely to reduce the charge. Is this true?
What is the point system in the US? With loss of points, does it affect Canadian drivers as well? If so, how?
Thanks.
Spunkmous,
Points from NY will transfer as demerit points to Ontario and Quebec Provinces. Therefore, it is worth fighting your NY speeding ticket if you are from either of these two provinces.
Plead not guilty, and at your court, you likely will be able to negotiate a lesser charge. Check out our page for Canadian drivers with New York tickets to get more helpful information, and call me at 212-683-7373 if you still have questions or need help.
Matthew Weiss
Hello, i got a ticket a couple months ago 56 in a 30 in Rockland. I was wondering what my best option is, this is a first time offense and the court date is coming up. The officer suggested I plead not guilty and already have.
Mattew,
Yes, you should plead not guilty and appear on your court date. At that time, you can likely negotiate a reduction to save you points and money.
Feel free to call us if you have any questions.
Matthew Weiss
Thank You Matthew.
But, What especifically Should I say?
Agonarbon,
Dress in a business casual outfit. Be polite. And explain that you have an otherwise clean record. Don’t deny the charge (but don’t admit it either).
Focus on your stellar driving record.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
Hello:
I was going 60 in a 40 mph zone on Turkhill Road, Fairport, NY. This is my first ticket ever, I have been in US only 11 Months, but I have NY Driver licence. What should I do if I go to the court?. Can you help me please? Thank You!
Agonarbon,
Ask for a conference, and try and negotiate a reduction. This is a 4-point speeding ticket which can hurt your auto insurance rates so you should fight it.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
nassau county
Hi ,
I was going 90 in a 55mph zone on the long island expressway. This is my first ticket ever and my cousin is a cop but i didnt show his pba card because it was from 2010. If I go and fight it will they do anything about it being that I’ve never gotten a ticket in my life before! and being that my cousin is a cop. please help thanks!
Nicole,
How you fight this ticket depends on whether it was issued in Nassau County or Suffolk County. They two counties have very different rules.
Call me to discuss.
Matthew Weiss
212-683-7373
Hi, I’m so glad I found this site. I made a stupid mistake of going 91 in a 65 today and got pulled over. I’m 18 and this is my first offense. I really can’t afford for my insurance to go up because I’m a broke college student. What do you think my best option is?
Jeff,
Plead not guilty and ask for a conference. At the conference you likely will be able to negotiate a reduction (i.e., plea bargain) that will not hurt your auto insurance rates.
I wrote an article entitled “How Traffic Tickets Affect Auto Insurance Rates“. This should help you understand what would be a good result for purpose of your insurance issue.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
Hi today i got pulled over doing 76 in a 55 in Albany, NY on I-90. I’ve never gotten a speeding ticket in 19 almost years. I’m not sure what i should do? Should I go get a lawyer and have them fight it for me?
Milyn
Because this speeding ticket carries 6 points, roughly a $200 fine and a $300 Driver Assessment Fee, we recommend that you plead not guilty and fight this ticket. If you have the time to travel to the court, you can handle yourself. If you don’t have the time or desire, or don’t feel comfortable, then you can retain a NY traffic lawyer who can appear in your absence.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Matthew Weiss
Hi, I got a speeding ticket yesterday for 87/55 in cheektowaga town in NY. I was actually 80 when I noticed the police lights in my rear view. I was not aware that it was a 55 zone and I was trying to overtake cars. I have a NJ license. Do I get 8 points and a 300$ speeding fine and a 450$ drivers assessment ticket? How much it would cost me if i plead not guilty. Also, because of my busy schedule, it might be hard for me to attend the court. Do you know how much it would cost me to hire a traffic lawyer?
Thanks
Kumar,
Yes, if you’re are convicted of this speeding ticket, you’ll get 8 points, roughly a $300 fine and a $450 Driver’s Assessment Fee. If you plead not guilty, you likely can save the $450 Driver’s Assessment Fee as well as some NY points. The cost to hire a New York traffic lawyer will be around $500.
BTW, 2 points will transfer to your NJ license if you are convicted of this charge.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Mathew,
I am a new driver with NY Licence and its in the Probation Period(04/14 to 10/14). I have had an accident while i was having a learners permit in a rental car(i was not at fault). I do not know if i carry any points from that accident to my current licence. However when i checked my Licence Abstract from DMV, it does not show any points in it, but mentions about the accident.
Today, i got a speeding ticket for doing 95 in a 65 zone in Dansville, STEUBEN county.
Im worried about this happening in the probation period. Now i learn from your replies here that im looking at 300+70+300 = 670$ in fine and suspension of the Licence for 60 days. Is that the case? If so, what are my options? what should i do to reduce the penalty/suspension?
Please Advice. Awaiting your response.
Thank you.
George,
You need to read my article entitled “How A New York Traffic Ticket Impacts A Probationary License“. Your Dansville speeding ticket can result in your license being suspended.
There is hope, however. If you fight it, there is a reasonably good chance you can work out a result that will avoid this suspension. See the above article for details.
Matthew Weiss
I was in Watertown, NY on military orders, in a rental van going to dinner. I got busted doing 45 in a 30, and a court date that I cannot make because i will be back home in New Jersey. It’s my first offense and I have a PA license. Repercussions and advice?
Lester,
Points from NY do NOT transfer to PA. While this ticket will carry 4 points in NY, you shouldn’t worry too much about it as you apparently do not drive in NY often. However, we do recommend checking with your PA insurance company prior to pleading guilty to make sure your auto insurance will not be affected.
Matthew Weiss
Hey Matt,
Awesome site! So I joined the group today. State Trooper, 78/55, Waverly, NY. The Supporting Deposition Notice says “direct observation with Stalker Dual radar. I’m a PA insurance adjuster and resident helping the flood victims out with there losses. I have a decent past driving record, one speeding ticket two years ago. The officer would not budge on the fine so I guess I have to fight it and hopefully have it reduced. But the one thing is that I was driving a company vehicle. Do you think I can have a fighting chance they will not report it at all? Our company really frowns on speeding tickets. And this is my first ticket I ever got in NY. What do think my outcome will be? Thanks for your input.
Mark
Mark,
Thanks for the kudos. I’m glad you like it.
We recommend pleading not guilty. If you do, you likely will be offered a reduced charge at your first court date.
The Waverly traffic court will often plea bargain such matters.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
I was pulled over clocked at 84, but given a ticket for doing 70 in a 65. I have a pre-trial conference and since i have a 2.5 hr drive to fight this I was going to do this on my own to see if i can get the charges reduced. As even 1mph over is 2pts on license. Can someone advise what is the most appropriate thing to say that they will likely reduce my charges?
Ali,
Because you were given a “roadside” plea, it is unlikely that the prosecutor will reduce your case further. It therefore may be a waste of your time to fight this ticket.
Also, 1 mph over is not 2 points. Rather is 3 points. From 1 to 10 is 3 points and 11 to 20 is 4 points.
Matthew Weiss
I was caught by radar going 78 in a 55. He gave me a ticket for 69 in a 55. I was on I-87 and on my way back from visiting my girlfriend at college. I know theres no excuse, but I was in a rush back to school. There was no fee on the ticket or refernece to points..
I can’t make it to court considering I am a full time college student
I can’t afford a fee considering I am a college student (ha).
I have no traffic violations, and have nothing on my record.
This is my first offense.
Do I plead not guilty?
Can the fee and points be reduced?
Brian,
Since you already were given a “roadside plea” (a reduction by the police officer), you likely won’t get a further reduction. There, I recommend just pleading guilty especially given that you do not want to go to court and cannot afford a traffic lawyer.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
I wish I found your website sooner. Three weeks ago I got a speeding ticket on the Grand Central Parkway in Long Island (Nassau) allegedly doing 73 in a 50. Against my better judgment, I sent the ticket and 195 dollar check in to the DMV b/c I had been told going into court may actually hurt me. I recently just received a letter from the DMV about the 300 assessment as well a 6 points! I had no idea this would be 6 pts on my license b/c it’s my first speeding ticket. Is there any way I can now fight it? If not, are there remedies for reducing my points? Thank you.
Kristin,
You can try an appeal on the grounds that you did not understand the consequences of your guilty plea.
Otherwise, the only other thing can do it take a Driver Safety Class which will take 4 points off your license (but not save you the Driver Assessment Fee).
Matthew Weiss
I just got a speeding ticket in duchess county, NY on the Taconic Parkway. I was charged with going 70 in a 55. Do you know what the fine? Also, will it transfer over from NY to CT as that’s where I live? Does it make sense just to plead guilty?? I live over 1.5 hrs from the court.
Lisa,
The fine for this ticket is roughly $200 (assuming you have no other NY convictions). Points from NY do NOT transfer to CT but it will be reported to CT.
If you have an otherwise clean record, then you can simply plead guilty to this ticket. But, first, check with your auto insurance company to make sure it won’t hurt you rates.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew
I am from Maryland and got a speeding ticket in Ellicottville NY back on 7/2/2005. I think it was 50 in a 35 mile zone (I cant remember I was on Buffalo Pittsburgh highway where the speed limit kept and the last I recollect seeing was a 50 mph speed limit.
Anyways I sent a NOT GUILTY plea with the same explanation I mentioned above. I sent it by Certified mail and still have the receipt that shows someone at the Town on Ellicottville accepted it (I dont have a copy of the original ticket though). I never heard anything back from them after that. I didnt have a phone for them (only an address) and I even checked with my local MVA after a few days to see if I should do anything and they said they dont have an agreement with NY so they wont know.
Anyways today (after 6 yrs !!!) I received a mail from NY DMV about not responding to the ticket. (The letter shows my trial date as 7/20/2005 but as I mentioned before I never received anything back then. I was checking every mail carefully).
Since it was about 15 mph I am assuming (from your website) the fine would be about $300 (and I think the points may not transfer to MD). If I plead NOT GUILTY again I stand to lose much more since I will probably have to take 1 or 2 days off work, so I was thinking of just sending a GUILTY plea with a copy of the certified mail to show that I had responsed earlier, but my concern was, would the fine be a lot more now that so may years have passed? (the letter says my license could be suspended if I dont respond by 9/24 and I am concerned I may not receive a correpondance again. Atleast this time I have a phone number on the letter I can call I guess).
Also there is no way for me to prove I did not receive the trail notice.
Any suggestions?
Balu,
I would just pay the ticket. But, first, just check with your Maryland insurance company to ensure that a conviction to this ticket will not affect your rates.
Matthew Weiss
Matthew
Thanks so much for your reply.
I called the Ellicottville court. They said they did not have any mail from me for the original ticket. When I told them I had proof of my mail being delivered, they said it probably went to the wrong judge (instead of the traffic judge).
Anyways the fine is $185 which they will send to me today.
My insurance said the conviction wont affect my rates since the ticket was over 6 years old (and I have not had a ticket since then). Guess it helps that I have been with them for 16 years !!
Hi I have a driving license from CT, clean record until 09/05/2011 when I received a speeding ticket for 80 miles in a 65 miles zone in Jefferson County , NY. I didn’t mail the ticket yet with my plea.
What is your advice in this case? I leave 6 hours away from the Ellisburg NY and is not very appealing to drive there. I guess in ny for 15 miles over speed limit is 4 points on driving license . Do you know how much is the ticket fee (it doesn’t say on the actual ticket ). If you ask for a plea bargain do you have to show up in court or all the process can be done through mail ? Thank you
Claudia,
This speeding ticket carries roughly a $200 fine (assuming you have no other NY convictions). If you want to try and plea bargain, then generally you (or your NY traffic attorney) will have to appear.
I recommend that you check with your auto insurance company. Given your otherwise clean record and that points do NOT transfer from NY to CT, you may want to just plead guilty and pay this ticket.
Matthew Weiss
Hi Matthew,
I was pulled over in Maryland (Baltimore County) for doing “exactly” 85 in a 65 zone, resulting in $290 and 2 points. (I was doing around 80, but I guess 85 increases revenue.) How does that translates to my NY driving license? Is it worth fighting or should I just pay the ticket like any tourist in a tourist trap?
Thanks,
NY Tourist,
Points from Maryland do NOT transfer to New York. You can just pay this ticket. But, first, check with your insurance company and make sure that it will not hurt you rates.
Best,
Matthew Weiss
Hi,
My husband got a ticket on 287 in NY going 70 in a 45 work zone. He was following traffic going to work in NY. He said when he stopped the car, the cop already had the ticket written out, in hand and was handing it to him in a hurry. He also said to pay it in 3 days and “You’re lucky you’re not from NY”. We’re from CT. The next car the cop stopped also had CT plates. We also had a last name change in the past 6 months. Drivers license does not reflect the new last name because we are about to move and wanted the new permanent address before making payment to the DMV. Insurance company was notified of name change. Ticket is in the old name.
Court date is today. No other speeding tickets only a minor accident on I95 in CT involving a swiped & bruised passenger side mirror (at very low speed).
My husband will plead not guilty. What do you think the fines will be? And are they doubled?
Many thanks in advance.
Tina
Tina,
The fine is around $500 for this ticket plus you’ll have to pay a $300 Driver Assessment Fee. If you fight it, you likely can negotiate a reduction to reduce the NY points and save some money. Let me know if you need any additional information.
Matthew Weiss
Hello!
I was pulled over in Jefferson County, NY speeding 56 mph on a 40 mph zone last Labor Day. I was overtaking a vehicle when the cop clocked my speed. Upon checking my documents, the officer noted that my driver’s license was expired (21 days). So he issued me 2 violations (speeding and unlicensed operator). I live in MA and am contemplating no contest and to plead guilty to both.
I have read the responses and queries above and figured I will have to pay roughly $75 for the expired license and $200 for speeding and $300 for the driver’s assessment fee if I plead guilty. Is this accurate? If I plead not guilty to the speeding ticket, would I need to drive back to Jefferson County? What about Jail time? I have a clean record and this is my first ticket in NY.
Thanks!
Joe,
The only thing you got wrong is the Driver Assessment Fee. You do not need to pay this fee because you were not speeding 21+. At 16 mph over the limit, you only get 4 NY points and a $200 fine if you plead guilty. If you plead not guilty, then you need to appear in court. Alternatively, you can retain a New York traffic lawyer to appear in your place.
BTW, a New York speeding ticket conviction will transfer to MA and will result in 2 points being assessed on MA record. Thus, you may want to seriously consider fighting this speeding ticket.
Matthew Weiss
Thanks for the reply and this site!
Hello,
Found out recently that my license is suspended from a 82/65 speeding ticket on the NYS Northway. I don’t remember getting stopped since the ticket is from March 8, 1998 – hence “forgetful” charles. What seems strange to me is my license was suspended on 02-18-09 – 11 yrs after the event.
The ticket was issued near Schroon, NY (pretty far north) and I now live in Brooklyn. I’m not sure what to do. If I plead guilty, I have no idea how much it will cost and whether there is any penalty for the +13 years it’s taken to resolve this. Given the distance and the fact my license is suspended , traveling to Schroon for a court date is unlikely. I guess if I do go up, there is a reasonable possibility the officer has moved away, changed positions, or just can’t remember like me 😉 Any suggestions?
Thank you,
charles
“Forgetful” Charles,
I recommend that you fight this ticket. Even though it’s old, it can affect your auto insurance rates. Plus, as you write, given its age, you have a reasonably good chance to beat it.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
Hi!
I was just given a speeding ticket for going 40 in a 30 in the city of Syracuse. a ticket was not written with a cost only a date of appearance in court… Would it make sense to go to the DA office and speak to someone there or appear in court alone? This is my first ticket and I dont know what to do or what the process is. Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
-A
ARo,
I recommend that you plead not guilty to this New York speeding ticket. The court will schedule a conference or trial date. At that time, you will likely be able to negotiate a reduction.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
Hi,
Today, I got a speeding ticket in Rushville, NY doing 47 in a 30 (haven’t had a ticket in over 20 years). As I was leaving town, doing the speed limit, I saw the sign for 55 mph, and accelerated. A state trooper was coming the opposite way, and clocked me at 47 before entering the 55 mph zone. When the officer asked me if I knew why I was being pulled over, I said that I saw the sign for 55, and gunned it too soon. On the ticket, he took my words out of context and said that my reply was, “I gunned it too soon”. I’m scheduled to appear in Potter Town Court in Middlesex if I plead not-guilty. Is it worth showing up to court (I have a PA license) to plead not-guilty? It’s a bit of a drive, but I would do it if there was a chance of getting a reduction of charge or fine. Thank-you for any advice you can offer.
Bonnie,
Yes, it is worth pleading not guilty and fighting this ticket. You will likely be offered a reduction.
Good luck.
Matthew Weiss
Matthew, thank you for your reply. I’m so glad I found this site because I was just going to plead guilty until I read the advice you had given to others. Thank you for taking the time to help!
Thanks Matt once again for your help. Just one more question, do i select “Yes” or “No” on the right bottom when it asks “Do you request a supporting deposition?”. I’m not sure what that means.
Thanks once again and this site has been very helpful.
Hi,
My wife recently got a speeding ticket in NY near Albany going 76 in a 55 in a work zone. The cop said it was a 6 point ticket and the points would transfer over to NJ, do you know if all the points will transfer over or will it only be 2? Also if she goes to court will there be a good chance that it will be reduced?
Thanks
Trushar,
Only 2 points transfer to NJ. If your wife appears, then there is a good chance that she’ll be offered a reduction.
Matthew Weiss
Thanks for your quick responce, I do have a follow up question, do we need to mail back the ticket with “not guilty” checked off or do we just show up on the court date written on the ticket.
Trushar,
You can show up on the date written on the ticket but, on that date, you may NOT be able to discuss a plea bargain at that time. We therefore recommend pleading not guilty via certified mail (return receipt requested) and asking for a conference date.
Matthew Weiss
I got ticket in albany,NY.. I was on 92 in 65 mph zone. I am from NJ. So I paid that fine off like almost $520. That is horrible. Now Ny DMV send me another letter stating that I have to pay assessment fee cause of 6 point I got. But as per law I get only 2 points if I am NJ driver.So I am little confused about that fee. So please give me advise for that.
Chintan,
You must pay the $300. Any motorist (including out-of-state motorists) who accumulate 6 (or more) points in NY must pay it. While this ticket only transfers as 2 points in NJ, you still have 6 NY points from this NY speeding ticket.
Matthew Weiss
Matthew thanks for the reply.
I have one more question. It is advisable to hire a lawyer or do I need to just pay it. Because i plea guilty and they charge me already $520.
chintan