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Q: I have a traffic ticket with payment due on the 6th due to corona, the court is shut down until the 14th what do I do
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Apr 2, 2020

The NY Governor has temporarily suspended all due dates. Please pay the fine once the court re-opens.

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Q: What laws and statutes govern NYC traffic violations (TVB) and their proceedings? Where do I find them?
Gregory Byrnes
Gregory Byrnes
answered on Mar 24, 2020

Vehicle and Traffic Law, Penal Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, Criminal Procedure. Also look at the court/administrative law judge jurisdictional rules.

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Q: Why don't NYC traffic tickets contain a sworn statement by the ticketing officer that he personally served the ticket?

Why don't NYC traffic tickets contain a sworn statement by the ticketing officer that he personally served the ticket? According to Section 150.40(2) of the CPL (NYS) "An appearance ticket, other than one issued for a traffic infraction relating to parking, must be served... View More

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Mar 24, 2020

The CPL doesn't apply to traffic tickets issued in NYC to the Traffic Violations Bureau. The case proceeds as a administrative proceeding.

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Q: What are the cell phone use and driving laws in New York, specifically the Long Island I-495 Highway? For each offense

Fine and suspension of liscence? 1st time offense, 2nd time etc?

Howard E. Knispel
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Howard E. Knispel
answered on Mar 17, 2020

The use of cell, phones and electronic devices is gfoverned by VTL 1225-c-2 and 1225 d(1). It is a five point violation (11 points suspends your license). If you have a probationary license or learners permit, those can be suspended. 2nd and 3rd offenses increase the fines and will make it less... View More

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Q: Paid my red light ticket but realize I was not in violation with dash cam as evidence

I recently was charged with red light violation in NY, Nassau County. I already paid the charge. However, I review my own dash cam and I found conflicting information. I was turning left with a turn signal on green while the straight signal is red. What can I do from here?

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Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Mar 15, 2020

Was this a police officer issued ticket, or a camera ticket?

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Q: I don't live where I received a citation.

I received a citation in NC...90 in a 70 and I live in NY. I can not pay online because 20mph over is a must appear. Is there anything I can do to not travel to NC and pay the fine?

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Mar 14, 2020

Try re-posting this question under NC, where a NC attorney will see it. Only NY attorneys will see the question posted here.

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Q: Can the law force siblings to care for their parents in Puerto Rico ,if the siblings don’t live in PUERTO RICO?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 7, 2020

This is something that an attorney who practices in Puerto Rico would know better than a New York attorney. You could repost under Puerto Rico (look for the link for other states), and one of the attorneys in that section could have better chances of seeing your question. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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Q: Hello, my partner paid off a vehicle and recieved 4 license supension notices in the mail for failing to answer summons.

The violations are all non-moving. We had a lemon vehicle and were unable to afford to fix it (the one he paid off). He went to the courthouse and recieved a new court date for all tickets. Does he risk jail time? We moved at the time of the violations and did not recieve anything in the mail. The... View More

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Mar 2, 2020

Depends on if he was charged with no registration/inspection, or a fictitious document. Please bring those documents into a lawyer for a free consultation.

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Q: I got a ticket in staten island.

I have rescheduled it twice already. How many times am i allowed to reschedule my court date?

Eli Moore
Eli Moore
answered on Feb 27, 2020

You can try to reschedule a third time. It would be up to the Judge and you would have to post a $40 bond.

Most Judges will not reschedule if the ticket is more than 2 years old.

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Q: The New York State Thruway Toll Authority say I owe them thousands of dollars. I wasn't even in the state at the time.

I was in Indiana on a contract job at the time of these violations. I can get proof from my employer and the hotel I was staying at.

Eli Moore
Eli Moore
answered on Feb 20, 2020

Was someone else driving your car? As the registered owner you are responsible for any unpaid tolls even if you were not the driver

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Q: If my ticket says 9am for a traffic ticket To be seen and I come after will I still be seen?
Eli Moore
Eli Moore
answered on Feb 18, 2020

It depends where you received the ticket. Within the 5 boroughs hearings are scheduled for set times; 8:30, 10:30, 1:00, 2:30 and 4:30. You must appear within one hour of the scheduled time.

Outside the city, most appearances will be for 9:00 or 9:30, but court will be usually be in...
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Q: I got a speeding ticket in NYC. Its been more than 15 days and the ticket is still not showing up online. What do I do?

I checked the DMV website multiple times, but it still has not shown up. Should i just continue checking every day?

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Feb 16, 2020

Give them your email address and check back every 30 days. You have 30 days from when its entered online to file a plea.

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Q: I recently got a summons and I lost it and I can't figure out when/where is my court date. I cant find it online either.

. I recently got a summons and I lost it and I can't figure out when/where is my court date because I can't find my summons number. I was wondering if you guys can please help me find when is my court date and at what time. The summons was for a suspended license and registration (I think)

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Feb 16, 2020

Where in NYS where you when you got the tickets?

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Q: Hi, I was pulled over tonight for speeding, and the cop said he cut me a break by giving me a disobeying traffic device

how should I plead and what would happen if I dont plead guilty

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Feb 9, 2020

Disobeying a sign is 2 points, which is less than any speeding ticket (3-11). You can still plea not guilty to either:

1. proceed to trial in court, or

2. get a plea deal for a ticket with no points, if available.

It is unlikely (but possible) that the officer will issue a...
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Q: My son got a speeding ticket in brant ny.but the ticket says to go to court in collins by. It is not the same town .

Can I get a lawyer to fight this ticket or is there some law that allows this.

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Feb 6, 2020

Hello again. Yes you can hire a lawyer to fight it, and yes there is a law against filing a ticket outside the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.

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Q: My son got pulled over in brant ny and his court is in Collins ny.is this all right ,jurisdiction wise?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Feb 6, 2020

Look at the location on the ticket, and ask the Town Clerk in Collins whether that area is within the Town.

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Q: I just got a traffic ticket for "running a solid red signal"

It turned yellow when I was at the "point of no return" so I kept going. It turned red while I was in the intersection and an officer pulled me over. He thought I should of stopped and gave me a ticket. Is there a chance I can get this reduced or anything?

Howard E. Knispel
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Howard E. Knispel
answered on Feb 3, 2020

It depends on where you got the ticket. Different jurisdictions have different methods of administering traffic tickets. Some will reduce the points, some will not. Talk to a lawyer who can let you know, based on the jurisdiction, what you can do.

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Q: pulled over for expired inspection for 4 months. I got the inspection now. if I take it to court, can judge dismiss?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 29, 2020

The judge CAN do whatever the judge wants. A inspection ticket is not a "fix it" ticket, so you are not entitled to dismissal for getting inspection now. Some Judges may dismiss, or set a reduced for due to your current compliance.

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Q: Can I have my license suspend. For a ticket I received 9 years agoi
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 29, 2020

If you ignore a ticket for 9 years, you will remain suspended forever until you take care of the ticket.

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Q: How do I deal with a ticket I had about 10 years ago and also had to go to court but didn’t go

I want to take out my license again but how do I start off with when I have multiple tickets and one court from 10 years ago ?

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 21, 2020

Depends on the Court. If you are not default convicted, go to each court, pay a suspension termination fee and post bail. You can either work out a plea deal, or set the matter for trial. Some of the officers will be retired.

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