Rochester, NY asked in Traffic Tickets for New York

Q: I drove a friend's car when she was too drunk, and I got a ticket for driving without insurance. What can I do?

I didn't know her car wasn't insured.

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2 Lawyer Answers

A: Not knowing that another's person's car is not insured is a defense. This is a very serious ticket that can cost $2,250 in fines and a year revocation of your driver's license. Make sure you take care of it.

A: You should plead not guilty and request a hearing. At the hearing you should bring a copy of the registration showing you are not the registered owner of the vehicle

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