Traffic Violations
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Many people will tell you that you do not need a lawyer for traffic violations. However, if you collect enough points, you will lose your license. An experienced lawyer can fight the charges or negotiate a plea deal, allowing you to keep your driving privileges and keep points from being placed on your record.
At Tilem & Campbell, we offer free consultations to people charged with a wide range of traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies, from DWIs to speeding. We serve every New York City borough and residents of Westchester County, including White Plains, Yonkers, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, and others.
Call 877-DRSUMMONS for help with New York traffic violations
Points assessed against your New York driver’s license for moving violations committed in New York can be very harsh. When charged with any violation, it is imperative that you plead not guilty and hire a competent legal team to defend you in court. Many times, our lawyers successfully negotiate plea bargains for our clients in which case our client will plead guilty to a lesser offense, reducing and possibly preventing points being placed on our client's driver’s license. Many times, clients can sign an Authorization to Appear thus eliminating the need to appear in court with us.
Frequent moving violation citations in New York and point values assessed are listed as follows:
| Violation | Points | Violation | Points |
| Speeding – Unspecified MPH over the speed limit | 3 | Tailgating (Following too closely) | 4 |
| Speeding – Exceeding the posted limit by 1 - 10 MPH | 3 | Improper passing, unsafe lane change, left of center, or wrong direction | 3 |
| Speeding - Exceeding the posted limit by 11 - 20 MPH | 4 | Red light, stop signs, yield signs | 3 |
| Speeding – Exceeding the posted limit by 21 - 30 MPH | 6 | Right-of-way, failure to yield | 3 |
| Speeding – Exceeding the posted limit by 31 - 40 MPH | 8 | Violation involving railroad crossings | 3 |
| Speeding – Exceeding the posted limit by 40 MPH or more | 11 | Leaving scene of incident involving an injury to a domestic animal and/or damage to property | 3 |
| Reckless driving (This is an unclassified misdemeanor and therefore is a criminal charge) | 5 | Seatbelt violation involving person under 16 | 3 |
| Passing a stopped school bus | 5 | Brakes inadequate (while driving employer's vehicle) | 2 |
| Brakes inadequate | 4 | All other moving violations | 2 |
On top of the threat of license revocation, there is also a surcharge system in New York called the "Driver Responsibility Assessment". Any time you have more than 6 points on your license, you are charged a civil penalty of $100 per year for 3 years. Each additional point costs you $25 per year. Your car insurance rates may also be increased. Costs accumulate quickly. Hiring a skilled attorney may prevent additional points from being placed on your record.
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For help with a traffic violation, schedule a free consultation with Tilem & Campbell, PC. We can be reached by phone at (914) 833-9785, or by E-Mail.