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Q: Speeding ticket: Definite or Indefinite? Paperwork doesn’t say. Pay for fine/surcharge? Or pay termination fee? Or both?

This paper is one of the most unclear statements. For a reason, I’m sure.

Howard E. Knispel
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answered on Jul 31, 2023

Unless this speeding ticket aggregates more than 11 points on your license you need to send in a plea of eiother guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty they court or agency (depends on the county or town) will send a bill for the fine. If you plead not guilty you will get a court date to... View More

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Q: If New Jersey suspends my New York Driver's license would New York do anything about it
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answered on Jul 11, 2023

if your driver's license is suspended or revoked in one participating state, other participating states may honor that suspension and take corresponding actions against your driving privileges within their jurisdiction. This means that if New Jersey suspends your New York driver's... View More

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Q: Are undercover police allowed to perform traffic stops in NYC?

I was stopped by an undercover after getting off the exit from an expressway. I was told I was speeding. Then he proceeded to give tickets for tinted windows, cellphone, and a speeding ticket. Can I fight this and have all the tickets thrown out?

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answered on Apr 23, 2023

You can fight the tickets in the Manhattan Traffic Violations Court, but your argument about the status of the officer will fall flat. You could contest whether you were using the cellphone by obtaining prone records from your carrier, and question the accuracy of radar (if that is what was... View More

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Q: Cellphone ticket NYC. Officer stopped me 5 blocks from where he "observed" me (1548 ft) allegedly on the phone.

Location of occurrence is 5 blocks behind where the cops stopped me. First thing he said after he approached and looked inside, is that a GPS? (My cell phone was tucked between my torso and thigh, i literally have to look down and look at it and then i wouldn't be able to as it is upside down)... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2023

You have a chance to fight it as you bring up legitimate evidentiary points which you can cross examine the officer as to how he could have observed the infraction, and the prosecution must prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt. But to answer your question more realistically, my long experience... View More

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Q: Got speeding ticket in NYC last yr but I have since moved out of state, if guilty would the points transfer to new state

I received a ticket in NYC for driving "22 above speed limit" but I moved outside of NY state and have a new license in a different state. If found guilty, do the points transfer?

Susan Michelle Veltry
Susan Michelle Veltry
answered on Mar 3, 2023

Hi. Every state is different. However New Jersey will add 2 points for every New York violation. More importantly, your insurance carrier is able to out-of-state violations which could result in an increase in your insurance premium. As such, you should absolutely contact a New York attorney to... View More

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Q: Court replies to mail in plea agreement under the offer section is the word cover. What's does cover mean?

I Pleaded not guilty by mail to a speeding , unlicensed operation, improper plate in Buffalo New York. The reply was a offer to reduce the speeding to a non-moving violation, disobeying a traffic device. under the offer section pertaining to the two charges of unlicensed operation and improper... View More

Toshinori Isoai
Toshinori Isoai
answered on Feb 3, 2023

That means unlicensed operation and improper plate charges will be covered under your plea to the amended charge with no independent plea to them. You will only be pleading to the reduced offense amended from the speeding. You need to note, however that disobeying a traffic device IS a moving... View More

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Q: Hi, I got a ticket in Rye, NY going 90 in a 55 MPH. I have no prior tickets and no other offenses, my record is clean.

The ticket says for 7. the charge was based off of officers direct observation then confirmed with radar, but there were also cars a next to me. Any advice on how I can try and fight this in court, I have already mailed in right away and pleaded not guilty. Thank you for any help, I appreciate it... View More

Susan Michelle Veltry
Susan Michelle Veltry
answered on Jan 28, 2023

Hi. This is an 8 point speeding violation. You basically have two options-plea bargain (negotiate) or trial. In general, for a high speeding ticket like this it is best to plea bargain with the prosecutor to have your violation reduced in order to avoid a heavy impact on your insurance premium.... View More

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Q: Hi today I was given a ticket for going 90 in 55 in NY. I have a clean record, no tickets, etc. What do I do next?

He also stopped me using 2-Radar. How can I get this down or reduced, etc.

Thank you to any advice or help!

•Any advice when I show up in court?

•No previous tickets, etc.

Howard E. Knispel
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Howard E. Knispel
answered on Jan 27, 2023

If this is your first speeding ticket (or the first in over 18 months) your ticket should be able to be reduced. You need to put in a not guilty pleas ASAP (keep a copy of the ticket before you mail it in), or go to an experienced traffic lawyer who can handle everything for you and you would not... View More

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Q: I was pulled over and ticketed for speeding by a unmarked state trooper Is that legal

I have read that unmarked cars are not supposed to inforce traffic violations if so they must call a marked car to issue the ticket am I correct on this and should I fight the ticket

Susan Michelle Veltry
Susan Michelle Veltry
answered on Jan 9, 2023

Unfortunately, an unmarked trooper can issue a traffic summons. You can, and should, always fight a moving violation. An experienced attorney can generally plea bargain with the prosecutor and have your speeding violation reduced to something with less points (or no points) which is far less... View More

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Q: Is an open container charge in NY considered a misdemeanor?
Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 2, 2023

No, its a traffic infraction.

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Q: should I invest in a lawyer for an unlicensed operator ticket hearing(New York)?

I recently found out that my license had been suspended for over a year. The officer only pulled me over to let me know my lights in the back were broke, but then informed me I was unlicensed and wrote me for an unlicensed operator ticket. It was a bumper sticker ticket that was unpaid that I... View More

Susan Michelle Veltry
Susan Michelle Veltry
answered on Nov 18, 2022

Hi. You cannot plead guilty to an aggravated unlicensed operation (driving with a suspended license) because this is a criminal charge, a misdemeanor. It is important that you have an attorney represent you for that in order to avoid criminal record. If the ticket was for unlicensed operator (which... View More

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Q: should I invest in a lawyer for an unlicensed operator ticket hearing(New York)?

I recently found out that my license had been suspended for over a year. The officer only pulled me over to let me know my lights in the back were broke, but then informed me I was unlicensed and wrote me for an unlicensed operator ticket. It was a bumper sticker ticket that was unpaid that I... View More

Toshinori Isoai
Toshinori Isoai
answered on Nov 21, 2022

There are several statutes in NY under which a summons is issued to a driver like you who didn't know his license was suspended. The violation can be a criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony) or a traffic infraction. If your is a traffic violation, you may not need a lawyer, and you may be... View More

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Q: speeding ticket back in December of 2019. I plea not guilty. Never heard from court. Just got court date 3 year later

Is this ticket still valid? After 3 years? Just received the summon for a pre trial plea bargain appearance. My question is this ticket still valid after they didn’t summon me for 3 years?

Susan Michelle Veltry
Susan Michelle Veltry
answered on Nov 17, 2022

Unfortunately there is no statute of limitations on a traffic ticket. As such, the ticket is still valid. Although the points will not count against you anymore (because it is more than 18 months since the date of the violation), if you are found guilty of speeding, the violation will remain on... View More

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Q: speeding ticket back in December of 2019. I plea not guilty. Never heard from court. Just got court date 3 year later

Is this ticket still valid? After 3 years? Just received the summon for a pre trial plea bargain appearance. My question is this ticket still valid after they didn’t summon me for 3 years?

Toshinori Isoai
Toshinori Isoai
answered on Nov 18, 2022

The answer is YES. Many local courts hold court sessions only few times a month and they were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to their serious case backlog. Depending on the original speed alleged and the policy/personality of the town/prosecutor/judge, you may be able to negotiate a... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for New York on
Q: My 70 yr old brother blacked out from coughing while driving his comm. truck. He was injured and taken to the E.R.

for evaluation. He received in the mail a ticket for improper lane change. Drove 3 hours to PA from NY only to be told court date was postponed because trooper had surgery two weeks prior. Should ticket have been dismissed or even issued in the first place? Brother is concerned for points on... View More

Jonathan R. Ratchik
Jonathan R. Ratchik
answered on Nov 3, 2022

It sounds like there's more to this story. If your brother had blacked out while coughing, he would likely have crashed his truck, not just changed lanes. That the trooper did not show up for the court appearance would not warrant dismissal of the ticket, especially if it was the first time... View More

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Q: My 70 yr old brother blacked out from coughing while driving his comm. truck. He was injured and taken to the E.R.

for evaluation. He received in the mail a ticket for improper lane change. Drove 3 hours to PA from NY only to be told court date was postponed because trooper had surgery two weeks prior. Should ticket have been dismissed or even issued in the first place? Brother is concerned for points on... View More

Toshinori Isoai
Toshinori Isoai
answered on Nov 3, 2022

Your brother should speak with a local attorney to fight or resolve this matter. PA DMV can be tricky and harsh for out-of-state violations for CDL drivers. Relatively minor violations can be treated as serious offenses such as certain speeding, unsafe lane change. Paying the fine (if it's... View More

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Q: What are my options for Car tail lights got turned off accidentally during turn signal in New York?

My car lights got turned off during turn signal and the intersection was so brightly lit that I was unaware of my car lights situation. I would have identified it as I was entering the dark area but the cop stopped me right at that point and called me out of the car to see that lights are off.... View More

Toshinori Isoai
Toshinori Isoai
answered on Nov 3, 2022

You should speak with a local attorney to fight or resolve this matter. Assuming that this is not a NYC case, each township has a different personality when it comes to prosecution if traffic matters. You may be able to get the original violation reduced to a non-moving violation with a fine only.... View More

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Q: If I was given a blank ticket does it still count in court?

A friend of mine was given a ticket for an “illegal left turn”. After the cop took her information they mentioned she had 15 days to respond but proceeded to give her a blank paper. Is that admissible in court?

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Mar 14, 2024

Its not valid service. Check with the court whether anything is filed, if you can figure out where its filed.

Keep that blank paper and update your address with the NYS DMV.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New York on
Q: Do I need to signal from a private business parking lot onto a state route in NY? And if not is that a reason to be sto
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 18, 2024

A traffic ticket defense attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a traffic ticket attorney, the general rule in NYS is to use turn signals when changing lanes or turning. I'm not aware of any exceptions for private property. Good luck

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Q: I received two pending traffic tickets for a single incident. Is there anyway one can be dismissed without a hearing?

N/A

Zev Goldstein
Zev Goldstein
answered on Jan 30, 2024

What are the tickets for? What was the incident? We need more information to give an answer to your question.

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