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Queens & NYS Reckless Driving Lawyers
If you’ve been ticketed for reckless driving in New York, you should seek a professional to represent you. Reckless driving offenses are very serious and can have significant consequences.
Reckless Driving: The Law
According to NY Vehicle and Traffic Law 1212: “Reckless driving shall mean driving or using any motor vehicle, motorcycle or any other vehicle propelled by any power other than muscular power or any appliance or accessory thereof in a manner which unreasonably interferes with the free and proper use of the public highway, or unreasonably endangers users of the public highway. Reckless driving is prohibited. Every person violating this provision shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
What This Means For You
If you purposely ignore the traffic laws and disregard the safety of others, you can be ticketed for this offense. Additionally, if you are purposely driving in a manner that can cause an accident, you can receive a ticket for reckless driving. Infractions such as exceeding the speed limit by 25 MPH, racing, trying to elude a police officer can cause you to receive a ticket.
What Are the Penalties in Queens or NYS for Reckless Driving?
A first-time conviction will cost you 5 points on your license and a fine up to $300. For a severe infraction, you can receive 30 days of jail time. It goes up to 90 days for a second offense and 180 days for a third. Additionally, you will be required to go to criminal court. If you have 6 or more points on your license, you will be charged an assessment of $100- $250 annually or even more for three years.
Can My Tickets NYC Help if I Get a Ticket in Queens or NYS for Reckless Driving?
The first thing our lawyers will do is to work to get the ticket out of criminal court so that you do not have a possible criminal record. We have a very good record of being able to accomplish this. Our lawyers will want to know all of the details of the ticket. Did the officer have a clear view or were they on a side street? Your lawyer will want to know your complete story and interpretation of what led up to the reckless driving ticket in order to develop the best defense for you.
Don’t Leave it to Chance
In the vast majority of cases, our lawyers will be able to get your case out of criminal court. Once in traffic court, we have been very successful in having the ticket dismissed, or, in severe cases, having the ticket mitigated so that it has less impact on your license, insurance and out-of-pocket costs for fines and assessment fees. To set up a no-obligation consultation with one of the lawyers at My Tickets NYC to discuss how we can help with a reckless driving ticket in Queens or NYS call 917-426-2WIN (2946) or contact us here.