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answered on Nov 20, 2021
In NY, speeding alone is not reckless unless there is another issue as well. This is sometimes called the "speeding plus" rule.
The cop didn't had any possible view of the alleged light I crossed.
He made assumption based on the other light that changed, but he didn't physically saw the exactly light I allegedly crossed. He gave me ticket, is it a defense to say that cop didn't see my light and had no... View More 
answered on Oct 31, 2021
Yes, but:
If that police officer knows the area, they might know that those two lights are synchronized.
I got a ticket for registration and inspection being expired. But the license plate number on the ticket is my old license plate from years ago. I don’t know how they got those plate numbers because it hasnt been my license plates for years. It’s not on my registration ticket. No I wasn’t... View More
answered on Oct 17, 2021
So the ticket was issued to the car for being parked on the street? Could be the cop ran the vin number.
answered on Sep 6, 2021
In New York, if a police officer files a report that you are physically unable to drive, the DMV will start an administrative proceeding to revoke your license.
This is my first time getting a ticket. Had two of my sons 16&17 up on the roof, told them to knock it off and when they were bout to go down, cops pulled us over. Should I fight for a trial or just plead guilty? If I do, will I lose my driving privileges?
The officer said that It would not effect my record but I haven't found anything online confirming that so if you can please help me and answer my question that would be great. If I get this on my record I am going to lose a scholarship I earned and although it is fully deserved I need to know... View More
UNINSPECTED VEHICLE
DEFECTIVE BRAKE LIGHTS
EQUIP VIOLATION: OBSTRUCTED VISION
UNREGISTERED VEHICLE
answered on Mar 31, 2021
They don't carry points, but some of them go on your record and can affect your insurance.
I have to take a law to fight or just pay my ticket have 15 days
answered on Feb 7, 2021
Not sure what the question is. If you ignore the ticket, your driver's license will be suspended in both NY and NJ. If you pay the ticket in NY you will have a record of conviction in both NY and NJ. Do you want to fight the ticket?
He pulled me over said i was speeding ran my license and registration for about 45 seconds and then said he is letting it go and walked away. Should i expect anything in the mail or anything on insurance? Will this count towards anything and is it considered a verbal warning? or will anything be... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2021
The NYS Criminal Procedure Law requires traffic tickets to be served on you personally. If a ticket is mailed to you (rare) it is dismissable. Drive safe.
When I asked about it he said he would handcuff me and tow the vehicle I was polite and just wanted to know my rights. I live in ny
answered on Oct 23, 2020
Yes and no. There are circumstances in which he would be able to search your car. Generally, if he is asking for permission, the officer believes that he cannot search your car. If he simply does the search, he believed that he has the legal authority to search your car.
Driving with a... View More
The ticket was issued in the town of Brant NY. I was in the left lane overtaking a vehicle in the right.
1) The trooper that issued the ticket set a date for 6 days from the issue date.
Is that allowed?
2) The NYS trooper was not wearing a mask while approaching the... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2020
1. You can ask the court for more time to respond to the ticket.
2. The governor's executive order requires masks while in public places, where it is impossible to socially distance.
I was pulled over in a 30 MPH zone and the cop said he got me at 61 MPH. I wasn't looking at my radar but from my peripheral vision, I don't believe I was going over 60. I know that in NY that one more MPH is a much larger fine, the cop was trying to bump my ticket up to the next level. I... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2020
Being a broke college student is a financial question, not a legal one.
If you argue that the police officer was wrong, you end up at a trial where you lose. Over $1,000 in fines. If you say I am sorry and I should not have been speeding even 1 MPH over 30 MPH, you end up with a plea deal... View More
Would I be correct is saying that if I request discovery from the Prosecutor/State Police Officer and they do not provide me with what I ask, they subsequently would not be allowed to present the previously requested evidence in court?
answered on Sep 14, 2020
See NY Criminal Procedure Law Article 245. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/A245
specifically
"Notwithstanding the timelines contained in the opening paragraph of this paragraph, the prosecutor's discovery obligation under subdivision one of section 245.20 of... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2020
Jail time is probably not on the table. Where did you receive this ticket?
I also know that it depends on the angle of the gun and that they are not very accurate this officer was also telling me that it would be very easy to get out of it He was not very professional I tried asking what I did before providing my id but he wouldn’t tell me until I did and after he came... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2020
Not sure what the question is. The police are approximately accurate with speed recognition. If the officer credibly claims you were doing 60 MPH, you are going to have a hard time claiming you were going 35 MPH.
What can I do to be able to get a drivers license? Thank you
answered on Jul 27, 2020
The DMV will not give you a license if you have a single unpaid ticket. Pay attention to 2019 Bill Text NY A.B. 7463 which may eliminate this law.
answered on Jul 26, 2020
Yes they are, and the lowered speed limits are still in effect in most places.
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