Our traffic lawyers handle tickets across upstate New York.
We can help you save money and time, and keep you from losing your
license.
We save you time by making it so you won’t have to come to Court. In
most courts and in most cases, we can appear for you. We save you money
in several ways.
The most obvious is getting you a lower fine.
We save you more money by getting you a point reduction. Points
matter. If you get points your insurance rates may go up. That can cost
you hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the next three years.
Also, if you get six points on your license, the DMV will hit you with
an extra $300 assessment, plus $75 for each additional point.
And if you get eleven points, you might lose your license. Learn more
about the point system on our Speeding
Ticket FAQ page.
In many cases we can get you a reduction to a non-moving violation,
which means no points. In tougher cases we may be able to get you a
reduction to something that has points, but still does not affect your
insurance.
Here's a good example. You got a ticket for going 96 mph in a 65 mph
zone (usually the Thruway or the Northway). That is an 8-point speeding
ticket. The maximum fine is $600, plus a $55 mandatory surcharge. DMV
will also hit you with a $450 assessment. That's a total of $1100. Then
there's the hit on your insurance. There's no simple calculation, but
most lawyers and judges guess your rates will go up 30-50%/year for
three years. If you're paying $2000/year in insurance, that's up to
$3000 in higher rates. And at 8 points, you're only 3 away from losing
your license.
The typical reduction we get on a 96 in a 65 ticket is either a
2-point non-speeding violation or maybe a 3 or 4 point speed, depending
on the prosecutor and the court. There is no guarantee, and results can
be worse, but this is typical. The fines on these are dramatically
lower (maximum of $205 to $355), and there is no DMV assessment. Also,
with an otherwise clean record these should not affect your insurance
according to NY Insurance Law 2335.
For out-of-state drivers,
we help you figure out how best to handle
your ticket to reduce the impact in your home state. Some tickets are
more likely to show up on your home state or province (for Ontario and
Quebec) license, and some are less likely.
Most of all, you will know that your case is being handled correctly. And we are accessible. Call our toll-free number - 888-733-5299. We generally get back to you quick. You can also call David Cooper in our office at 518-862-1877 x104.
In rare cases, it may be wise to fight your speeding or traffic ticket. You should review the facts of your case with David.
Call now: 888-733-5299. The phone call is free.
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