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§155 Traffic infraction - Definition

A traffic infraction is not a crime and the punishment imposed therefor shall not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment.

Driver Responsibility Assessment: The NY DMV Fines Apart From the Courts

A Driver Responsibility Assessment is a fee imposed by the New York State DMV on drivers with certain traffic, alcohol, or drug related convictions. The DMV will mail the bill for this assessment to your home after your case has been concluded and it must be paid in addition to fines, surcharges, and other penalties from the courts. Pleading guilty to traveling 86 mph on the New York Thruway is enough to incur the assessment and it will cost you an extra $300. This extra penalty has surprised many people.

Some Causes of New York Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Suspension

There is a higher standard for suspension of a CDL. Fewer convictions over less time is require to lose a CDL as oppose to regular license. Learn more about CDL suspension.

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What is the Second Page that the Officer Gave me with My Ticket?

It is a supporting deposition, which is a statement, prepared by the police officer issuing you the ticket, which sets forth facts that support the reasonable cause (the legality) of the stop.

Summary of Court Fines for NY Speeding Convictions

This a summary of the fines you will incur for various speeding convictions in New York.

DWI Law Applies On Roadways Both Public and Private (like parking lots)

DWI law is complicated. Does it apply in a private parking lot?

§ 1110 Obedience to and required traffic-control devices

A charge for "failure to obey a traffic control device", as it is usually called, is under VTL §1110a. Sometimes given to CDL drivers for missing a weigh station, to regular drivers as a roadside reduction, but most often as a negotiated settlement. A conviction carries 2-points and a maximum fine of $150 + surcharge.

Virginia Drivers: Impact of New York Traffic Convictions

Virginia will assign demerit points for their driver's who are convicted in New York. Don't plead guilty by mail.

Points for Speeding Tickets and Other Traffic Infractions in New York

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) keeps track of NY driving records with a point system. Many traffic violations and all speeding ticket convictions have points associated with them. Points mean fees, revocation, suspension, and can cause increases in your insurance premiums

What are Traffic Infractions as Opposed to Misdemeanors?

Traffic infractions are not crimes and may usually be handled by mail. A traffic misdemeanor is a crime and requires a court appearance and a lawyer.

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Traffic Ticket Lawyers: Statewide

Azria & Bruffett has helped thousands of clients minimize the effect of their traffic tickets. We have experience in courts all over New York State which helps us handle your case effectively and efficiently.

We offer free traffic ticket consultations. In your consultation, you will learn the best way to handle your ticket,  even if that means you don't need to hire us. We will cover the possible outcomes, costs, and timing of your case. 

Many counties have recently adopted self service web-based systems to handle traffic tickets. In those counties, you do not need a lawyer because handling a ticket is merely data entry on a website. 

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