Speeding

A speeding ticket is very common. however it’s still in your best interest to speak with a lawyer if you receive one. Speeding violations carry a minimum of 3 points and can go up to 11 points, which will cause you to lose your driving license. They also carry fines that can range from $45 to $600. If convicted for speeding you could face up to 30 days in jail. Our NYC-based lawyers can help you build the best possible defense to beat your speeding ticket.

Here is what a man who received a 6-point speeding ticket has to say about them:

Fortunately for Queens and NYC drivers, the points and fines for speeding tickets are the same as the rest of New York State. Below is a chart listing the various speeding tickets, the associated points and possible jail time

If you have 6 points or more on your license in New York State you will be required to pay a driver’s responsibility assessment. For the first 6 points your surcharge will be $100 per year for 3 years and it goes up from there. Each additional point you receive you will have to pay an additional $25 surcharge per year. That means if you have 10 points you pay $100 (for the first 6 points) and $25 for each point over 6. Remember, the surcharge lasts for 3 years so your total surcharge for having 10 points on your license will be $600. For more information on Driving Responsibility Assessment (DRAP) click here.

Will I have To Go To Jail?

Jail time is not often handed down for first-time offenders that have only exceeded the speed limit by a few miles per hour. However, it is possible depending on the offense. Remember, your odds of receiving jail time depends upon the judge who hears your case, the amount of miles per hour you were exceeding the speed limit, the condition you were driving in and the number of points you have accrued on your license over the past 18 months.

There is one more cost of receiving a speeding ticket, insurance increases. Although every insurance company handles speeding tickets differently, insurance.com has averaged the increases and estimates the increases as follows

• 1-14 M.P.H. over the speed limit averages an 11% increase
• 15-30 M.P.H. over the speed limit averages a 12% increase
• 30+ M.P.H over the speed limit averages a 15% increase

Outcomes Vary By Location

These are estimates. If you have a record of multiple tickets or accidents your rates will go up substantially more. If you live in NYC you already know that your rates are over twice as high as some places in New York state so the amount of your increase will be that much higher. Let’s not forget that almost every insurance company increases your rates for 3 years on minor offenses and for 5 years on major.

For more information on how tickets affect insurance premiums click here. (Check with your company to see how they handle speeding tickets, especially for grossly exceeding the speed limit).

Every state in the US has its specific traffic laws. The good thing for drivers is that the majority of these laws are similar. One law that is consistent from state to state is that drivers are required to have their vehicle under control at all times and under all conditions. You can receive a ticket for going too fast for the conditions and it a ticket that is given at the discretion of the police officer. If the officer feels you are going too fast for the conditions they can ticket you.

Drive Carefully Whenever Driving In A:

• construction zone
• heavy traffic
• low traffic
• school zone
• an accident site
• inclement weather conditions
• any other situation an officer determines is unsafe.

It always comes down to the officer’s opinion that you are driving in a manner that is unsafe for traffic conditions. These tickets can be issued even if you are not driving faster than the posted speed limit.

The fines for going too fast for the conditions range from state to state. However, the driver should expect to pay anywhere from $75-$250. The variables are: in which state the violation occurred, the conditions of the road, and the speed you were going. For example, if the snow is falling or there is a very heavy rain, you should be driving at least 10 MPH under the posted speed limit. If you are in a construction zone or approaching an accident, your speed needs to be significantly reduced. People who drive too fast in these situations often cause accidents. If you receive a ticket for going too fast for the conditions you should expect an increase in the points on your license as well as an increase in your insurance rates. If you receive a ticket for going too fast for the conditions, My Tickets NYC can help – give them a call for a no-obligation consultation on your ticket.

The lawyers at My Tickets NYC are experts at defending and helping you to completely get out of speeding tickets or to substantially reduce their impact on your life. The team of lawyers at My Tickets NYC have a track record of being able to reduce most speeding tickets to a parking ticket, removing all of the points, surcharges, and insurance increases. In instances where the violation was for grossly exceeding the speed limit My Ticket NYC has been able to reduce the infraction from one that can carry up to 11 points and loss of license to a 2-point failure to obey a traffic device. Not only can using us save your license but in this case in can also save you thousands of dollars in fines, surcharges and insurance increase.

If you have received a speeding ticket in Queens, NYC or NYS call the lawyers at My Tickets NYC at 917-426-2WIN (2946) or complete the e-mail form – it may be the best move you ever make!