Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer

Posted by askanewyorker 
Hi Matthew,

Last week while driving up the west side hwy, I went thought an intersection as the light was changing from yellow to red. When I stopped at the next light, an officer walks up to my window, says I had ran the previous light, and hands me a ticket. He wasn\'t in a car and appeared to have just been walking on the sidewalk, which I found odd. Anyways, I was shocked at the price of the ticket, and was wondering what chance I would stand should I choose to fight it. I just moved here from TN, so I\'m also curious as to how NY traffic violations and the point system effect my license. Thanks for your help!

- Jason
Re: 15 Day Deadline
June 01, 2013 08:48PM
Alana,

It can take 15 to 30 days for your NYC ticket to \"hit\" the DMV online system. Be patient as it will likely pop up soon. Meanwhile, do NOT worry about the 15-day \"deadline\" set forth on the ticket. You actually have much more time to answer it without any suspension being imposed.

Matthew Weiss


Alana Marie Wrote:
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> Dead Mr. Weiss:
>
> Hey there, my coworker showed me your website
> since you had helped him gratefully. I figured I
> might as well ask since I\\\\\\\'m extremely nervous
> about my recent ticket. I was speeding as I was on
> my way to the Outer bridge (was leaving Staten
> island going into jersey) and I was on the single
> lane road about 10 feet away from the bridge and I
> got pulled over for doing a 67 in a 45 (...ouch).
> I live in NJ (so a NJ license) but work in S.I.
> The \\\\\\\"15\\\\\\\" day limit is this Thursday,
> however, I\\\\\\\'ve been online everyday and I cannot
> find the ticket! Any suggestions? I\\\\\\\'m not
> trying to fight it at all since I\\\\\\\'m 100% wrong.
> I just want to pay this heavy amounted ticket and
> go about my ways. If you have the time to help me
> I\\\\\\\'d greatly appreciate it. Thank you!!
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
June 01, 2013 08:58PM
Jason,

Points from a NY conviction will transfer onto your TN license. Therefore, it\'s worth fighting.

I\'ve written an article called \"Fighting A Traffic Ticket At The Traffic Violations Bureau\" that should help you understand the process better.

Matthew Weiss


Jason Dunn Wrote:
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> Hi Matthew,
>
> Last week while driving up the west side hwy, I
> went thought an intersection as the light was
> changing from yellow to red. When I stopped at the
> next light, an officer walks up to my window, says
> I had ran the previous light, and hands me a
> ticket. He wasn\\\\\\\'t in a car and appeared to have
> just been walking on the sidewalk, which I found
> odd. Anyways, I was shocked at the price of the
> ticket, and was wondering what chance I would
> stand should I choose to fight it. I just moved
> here from TN, so I\\\\\\\'m also curious as to how NY
> traffic violations and the point system effect my
> license. Thanks for your help!
>
> - Jason
I was convicted of 1128a in Brooklyn. The officer blatently lied a number of times during trial, which I can easily disprove on appeal. My question is that since my appeal is based on the officer\'s testimony at trial, do I need to obtain a transcript to submit to the appelate judge or does the appelate judge have access to the transcript without me submitting (and paying for) it to him?
Matthew Weiss
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
June 05, 2013 11:20AM
Harvey,

To appeal this case, you must file the DMV\'s appeal form within 30 days of the conviction and pay the $10 per ticket fee. In 30 days, you\'ll receive a bill for $50. This is a deposit towards the transcript fee and must be paid. If you fail to pay the $50, then the appellate court will only review whether the penalty (fine, etc) was reasonable.

Matthew Weiss


Harvey Wrote:
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> I was convicted of 1128a in Brooklyn. The officer
> blatently lied a number of times during trial,
> which I can easily disprove on appeal. My question
> is that since my appeal is based on the officer\\\'s
> testimony at trial, do I need to obtain a
> transcript to submit to the appelate judge or does
> the appelate judge have access to the transcript
> without me submitting (and paying for) it to him?
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
August 31, 2013 06:33PM
I received 3 tickets in Suffolk county for use of a commercial vehicle on a parkway, expired license and registration. I pled guilty, but my address on my license is my physical address. I made sure to note that all mail needed to be sent to a P.O box. I finally received a letter saying that a pre trial conference was set for 8/14/13. This letter came to me on the 24th of august. Now I'm going crazy trying to figure out who to contact to correct this. I am worried about my license being suspended. Will I have to go to court now, or is there someone I can speak with about this?
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Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
September 03, 2013 07:41AM
Appear at the court today (or tomorrow) and explain the situation. If you hurry, you likely can avoid being suspended.

Feel free to call us if you have any questions or need help.

Matthew Weiss
212-683-7373

askanewyorker Wrote:
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> I received 3 tickets in Suffolk county for use of
> a commercial vehicle on a parkway, expired license
> and registration. I pled guilty, but my address on
> my license is my physical address. I made sure to
> note that all mail needed to be sent to a P.O box.
> I finally received a letter saying that a pre
> trial conference was set for 8/14/13. This letter
> came to me on the 24th of august. Now I'm going
> crazy trying to figure out who to contact to
> correct this. I am worried about my license being
> suspended. Will I have to go to court now, or is
> there someone I can speak with about this?
> Reply Quote
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
September 17, 2013 12:53PM
I am Canadian and I received a traffic ticket for speeding (80 mph in a 65 zone), in NY state. The officer wrote the wrong plate number (wrong Registration State) on the ticket. Would I be able to fight this ticket?

Thanks!
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
September 18, 2013 06:35AM
Valery Vlad,

Because points from New York transfer to Quebec and Ontario, we recommend that you fight this NY speeding ticket. The wrong plate number on your ticket does not render it fatally defective. Nevertheless, you CAN fight it by pleading not guilty.

Feel free to contact us if you want to discuss further.

Matthew Weiss
212-683-7373

Valery Vlad Wrote:
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> I am Canadian and I received a traffic ticket for
> speeding (80 mph in a 65 zone), in NY state. The
> officer wrote the wrong plate number (wrong
> Registration State) on the ticket. Would I be able
> to fight this ticket?
>
> Thanks!
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
October 07, 2013 09:19AM
I received a following too closely ticket (1129 a) and have my pre-trial conference tomorrow. I have already pleaded not guilty.

Is there any advice you can provide to help me avoid having this ticket on my record. Thanks

Rich
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
October 08, 2013 07:40AM
Rich,

How you handle your conference depends on a few variables including your driving record and the court in which your case is to be heard. Generally, dress well (business causal is okay) and be polite. If your record is otherwise clean, make sure you point this out.

Good luck fighting this traffic ticket!

Matthew Weiss

richf714 Wrote:
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> I received a following too closely ticket (1129
> a) and have my pre-trial conference tomorrow. I
> have already pleaded not guilty.
>
> Is there any advice you can provide to help me
> avoid having this ticket on my record. Thanks
>
> Rich
Re: Ask a New York Traffic Lawyer
October 31, 2013 05:00AM
I received a ticket on the long island expressway for a broken windshield. Is there a time frame to getting it fixed
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