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Consequences for Receiving Speeding Summonses in Yonkers, NY

Speeding summonses issued in Yonkers, New York contain 3 to 11 points. Convictions usually result in an increase of insurance premiums. The fines for a speeding ticket range greatly, depending upon the severity of the violation. In addition to the fines, there’s an additional surcharge of $88 per ticket. You can also receive a Driver Assessment Fee.

Retaining a Yonkers Traffic Ticket Attorney to fight a speeding ticket can help reduce the number of points on your driving record or eliminate points depending on your case. A majority of the tickets my office receives that were issued in Yonkers are for driving 21-30 mph, driving over 40 mph and driving 11-20 mph..

Remember that the DMV can suspend your license for accumulating 11 points or more within 18 months (regardless of violation type).  If you are convicted of 3 speeding violations received in the same 18-month period, your license will be revoked for 6 months.

In NYC the TVB—Traffic Violations Bureau only allows you to plead guilty or not guilty. However, if you receive a summons in Yonkers, then you would report to the Yonkers City Court at 100 South Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701. For example, you received a ticket on Park Hill Ave or Riverdale Ave, an experienced lawyer can defend you. Point reductions are usually offered to attorneys.

Be aware, the higher the speeding violation, the more points you will receive. An easy way to calculate how many points your ticket is worth is to subtract the speed you were going, from the actual speed limit. For example, if you are pulled over for going 60 mph in a 40mph zone, just subtract 60 from 40. That leaves you with 20, and puts you in the 4 point ticket category.

ViolationPoints
Driving 1-10 MPH over the speed limit3 points
Driving 11-20 MPH over the speed limit4 points
Driving 21-30 MPH over the speed limit6 points
Driving 31-40 MPH over the speed limit8 points
Driving over 40 MPH over speed limit11 points

 

If you’ve received a summons for speeding, cellphone, texting, stop sign or any other violation in Yonkers or any other county in New York State  call us immediately at (212) 227-9008 or email us at MichaelBlock.law@gmail.com.  When you hire Michael Block, Yonkers Traffic Ticket Attorney, you are not required to attend court.  We will always call to update you about your court dates and results as well as answer any questions you have about the process.

 

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