Ithaca Corning DWI lawyer: the TRUTH about New York Speeding Tickets and POINTS

The TRUTH about New York

Speeding Tickets

and POINTS

This video is about points from moving violations, like speeding. Most tickets have points associated with them but do they matter? The DMV, Department of Motor Vehicle puts these points on your driving record but will they affect car insurance? If I am licensed out of state will my state get these points?

Points don't count as much as most people think. Points in New York can cause a license suspension (11 points in 18 months), can trigger three years of DMV surcharges but they will not affect car insurance.

Points are different state to state.
Points are not always transferred the same state to state.
There is no nationally recognized point system for tickets.

Car insurance is affected by the nature and character of the offense.

If you have questions about a speeding ticket or another moving violation in Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Steuben County or the surrounding counties, give us a call, shoot us an email, or fill out the form on our website:

607-229-5184

BY NEWMAN & CYR

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DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime in NY, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible negative outcomes of the charge--including the potential loss of your freedom. 

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Ithaca Steuben County Ticket lawyer: The TRUTH about NY Tickets and Car Insurance

The TRUTH About

New York Tickets

and Car Insurance

This video is about New York State tickets for moving violations, like speeding. Most tickets have points associated with them but do they matter? The DMV, Department of Motor Vehicle puts these points on your driving record but will they affect car insurance? If I am licensed out of state will my state get these points?

Points don't count as much as most people think. Points in New York can cause a license suspension (11 points in 18 months), can trigger three years of DMV surcharges but they will not affect car insurance.

Points are different state to state.
Points are not always transferred the same state to state.
There is no nationally recognized point system for tickets.

These are the Serious Traffic Offenses Nationally:

Reckless Driving
Speeding 15 mph or higher
Following Too Closely
Unsafe Land Change

The main point is that Car insurance is affected by the nature and character of the offense.

If you have questions about a speeding ticket or another moving violation in Ithaca, Watkins Glen, Steuben County or the surrounding counties, give us a call, shoot us an email, or fill out the form on our website:

607-229-5184

BY NEWMAN & CYR

Or find us online! 

www.ithacadwi.com

www.watkinsglendwi.com

www.facebook.com/ithacadwi

www.twitter.com/ithacadwi

DISCLAIMER: If you or a loved one is charged with a crime in NY, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney to help lessen the possible negative outcomes of the charge--including the potential loss of your freedom. 

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*Educational Purposes only. Copyright 2016 NEWMAN & CYR PLLC.

Ithaca Campbell Avoca Ticket Lawyer: WHY Speeding Tickets at 15mph or more are SO COSTLY in New York!

WHY Speeding Tickets 15mph or more

are SO COSTLY 

in New York!

In this video, Attorney Mike Cyr explains why a Speeding Ticket at 15mph or more in New York is SO COSTLY. 

The primary reason is that if you get caught speeding 15 mph or more over the limit, then the ticket is considered a "SERIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATION" under NYS Insurance Law.  This law allows your car insurance carrier to DRAMATICALLY INCREASE your insurance premiums for up to 3 years in New York (if convicted of one of these kinds of tickets).  

The insurance costs alone could be many hundreds of dollars per year or even thousands over a long period of time.  That does NOT include the cost of the ticket itself.  At 11-21 mph over the speed limit you are looking at penalties of up to $300 in fines, up to $93 court surcharge, and 4 points on a NYS driver's license. 

At 21 mph or more, those penalties increase to up to $600 in fines, 6 points on a NYS driver's license --and NOW, civil fines paid to the DMV called "Driver Responsibility Assessments".  

That's why these tickets should be dealt with immediately by a local, licensed attorney who understands what is at stake both short-term AND long-term.  

If you have any questions about a ticket in New York, call us:

607-229-5184

Send me an email: mike.ithacadwi@gmail.com

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*This video is NOT intended as legal advice.  If you are charged with a traffic violation, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed attorney.  

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BY MIKE CYR