Defending You Against Speeding And Other Traffic Infractions In Red Hook
Traffic tickets cost money because they raise your insurance premiums. Even a minor ticket, which won’t otherwise impact your life, can cost you way more than you might expect in insurance premium hikes. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Have an experienced attorney handle the ticket for you.
At Law Offices of Michael Pollok, PLLC, our lawyers fight speeding tickets for people in Red Hook and across New York. They use aggressive tactics to minimize our clients’ financial risks.
Answers To Common Questions About Speeding Tickets
If you’ve received a ticket, you likely have questions about the process. Our team can get you answers to the complex questions you may have about your specific case. To get you started, below are answers to some of the more common questions our lawyers receive regarding speeding ticket citations.
How many points will a speeding ticket put on my driver’s license?
How many points you may receive is determined by the speed over the limit. The breakdown of points based on speed comes directly from the New York DMV, as follows:
- 3 points: For violations of up to 10 mph above the speed limit
- 4 points: For violations of 11mph to 20 mph over the speed limit
- 6 points: For violations of 21 mph to 30 mph over the speed limit
- 8 points: For violations of 31 mph to 40 mph over the speed limit
- 11 points: For violations of 41 mph or more over the speed limit
Also, it’s important to note that 10 points accumulated within a two-year time period will lead to a suspended license, but even fewer amounts of points can lead to higher insurance premiums
Do I have to appear in court for a speeding ticket, or can an attorney handle it for me?
If you get a speeding ticket, moving violation or another traffic infraction, do not plead guilty. Instead, fill out the back of the ticket in the section called “Plead Not Guilty” and mail it to the court where the case is pending. Be sure to make a copy of the front and back of the filled-out ticket. Then call us.
Our attorneys will access your driving record and prepare the necessary paperwork so that they can appear in court on your behalf on your court date. They will then do their very best to resolve the case with the special prosecutor, police officer and court to get you a no-point infraction. Our lawyers are familiar with the local police, judges and special prosecutors and know how to deal with them to try to get you the best result possible.
What happens if I just pay the speeding ticket online or by mail?
Paying the ticket is pleading guilty to the infraction. Accepting a guilty verdict for a traffic ticket means the points will go on your license, you will pay a fine and – potentially – your insurance rates will go up. If you already had several points on your license in the last two years, you may even face a license suspension.
Our Team Is Here To Protect You
Don’t let the law take advantage of you. Contact us online or call 845-406-9349 to get in touch with our legal team and begin creating a strategy for your defense.