Tompkins County Court Traffic Ticket Lawyers in Syracuse, New York

Never Plead Guilty by Mail

Among other things, a New York traffic tickets do not inform of the consequences of a conviction. This makes is critical that you speak with a lawyer that does know all about your case. 

Filling out the “statement of explanation” on the ticket will not cause the judge to reduce the charge. Instead, you will be convicted of the original charge and fine will be imposed according to law. Your explanation can only influence the amount of the fine the judge imposes. Speeding Ticket Fines, Fines for Other Tickets. 

Beyond the immediate financial penalty from a court fine or DMV assessment, your insurance company may increase your premiums or even drop your coverage. There may also be unforeseen consequences, like suspensions. 

Hire Experienced Traffic Ticket Attorneys

The experienced traffic ticket lawyers at Azria & Bruffett have successfully defended thousands of drivers from traffic tickets all over New York State. Our clients have rewarded our efforts with many Five Star Reviews. 

While lawyers are not permitted to guarantee a particular result in a case, we do guarantee that we will work hard for you and be courteous, professional, and responsive to your questions and concerns. 5 Benefits of Hiring a Traffic Lawyer.

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Points for NY Speeding Ticket Convictions  

• 1-10 mph over posted limit:  3 points 
• 11-20 mph over: 4 points
• 21-30 mph over: 6 points 
• 31-40 mph over: 8 points
• over 41 mph over: 11 points 
• VTL 1180a, speed not reasonable or prudent: 3 points 

5-Point New York Traffic Tickets

• Cell Phone Use
• Texting While Driving
• Reckless Driving
• Failure to Stop for a School Bus

3-Point New York Traffic Tickets

• Failing to Yield Right-of-Way
• Violation Involving Traffic Signal, Stop Sign, or Yield Sign
• Improper Passing or Lane Use
• Leaving scene of an accident (property damage)
• Failure to use proper child restraints

If you need to contact the court:

Tompkins County Court
320 North Tioga Street, PO Box 70
Ithaca, NY 14851

Phone: 6072720466

Fax: 2124019071