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What is the Cost of a Speeding Ticket in New York?

The cost of a speeding ticket in New York State depends on how fast you are going over the speed limit, penalties include:

  • Over 10 mph = Up to $150
  • Over 30 mph = Up to $300
  • Over 31 mph = Up to $600

*Note: The five boroughs in New York City have different penalties for speeding.

Officer Writing Out a Traffic TicketEven after paying ticket fines, the hassles continue. The cost of car insurance increases substantially when you have a speeding ticket or other driving violation on your record. In some cases, car insurance companies will drop you from their coverage if you receive a traffic ticket. These increased costs will drain your finances for years, making the costs of a ticket far higher than your initial fines.

Receiving a traffic ticket is a major hassle. Even a minor traffic violation results in costly fines and state surcharges. Attending traffic court can eat up your day, forcing you to miss work and lose precious personal or sick time. In worst case scenarios, you can even be docked pay or fired for missing work—all because of a traffic ticket.

How Many Points is a Speeding Ticket in New York?

Points on your license for a speeding ticket is as follows:

  • up to 10 mph over the speed limit = 3 points
  • up to 20 mph over the speed limit = 4 points
  • up to 30 mph over the speed limit = 6 points
  • up to 40 mph over the speed limit = 8 points
  • up to 41 mph over the speed limit = 11 points

Hiring an attorney to represent you in traffic court is the only reliable way to minimize the risk of losing your license and paying both high fines and large insurance premiums. In most instances, an attorney will handle the case without you having to appear in court, letting you get your time back.

Speeding Ticket License Suspensions

Receiving 11 points on your license or three tickets during an 18-month period will cause your license to be revoked. It is critical that you not accumulate points and speeding violations so you can keep the insurance cost low and keep your license. If you’ve received multiple tickets, it’s critical for you to avoid building up more points.

New York Traffic Violation Legal Counsel

While some attorneys charge $600 for traffic cases, they can be handled for less. We’ve designed a standard pricing structure to handle traffic tickets that allow you to have the advantages of a licensed criminal defense attorney, without having to pay an exorbitant fee to get them.

The advantages of hiring a lawyer for your traffic ticket defense include:

  • Lessened or dismissed penalties
  • Avoiding points on your license
  • Avoiding insurance rate increases from a ticket
  • Saving time by avoiding court appearances

Protect your finances and your right to drive by fighting your traffic ticket. Call an Albany traffic ticket defense attorney today at (518) 413-0889 for a free consultation.

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