Speeding ticket in NY
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ryed
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Re: Speeding ticket in NY
I'll have to take my chances with the EMT empathy card. Might as well. Hopefully that and my driving record will make some sort of difference.
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2017 VW Alltrack "Betty White"
"Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time" - Unknown
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Blindfaith
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Re: Speeding ticket in NY
Not to drag up an old thread but i just finished my ticket ordeal in stupid NY.
There is a contest by mail option where you basically fill out a form with your info and plead your case. I got a copy of my driving record from the DMV, and included a copy of my military ID. They reduced my offence from speeding 70 in a 55 4 points, to failure to obey traffic sign 2 pts. Fine was 100 bucks with a mandatory NY state 85 dollar "surcharge" I called the local town court to ask if i could pay over the phone with a CC, she said no and they very rarely completely dismiss tickets any more. The best you can do is get a reduction. She also said my speeding fine would have been in the neighborhood of 300 bucks.
So, if you are unlucky enough to get pulled over and get issued a ticket in NY and don’t want to travel to the court for a plea try the plea by mail, saved me a few bucks
There is a contest by mail option where you basically fill out a form with your info and plead your case. I got a copy of my driving record from the DMV, and included a copy of my military ID. They reduced my offence from speeding 70 in a 55 4 points, to failure to obey traffic sign 2 pts. Fine was 100 bucks with a mandatory NY state 85 dollar "surcharge" I called the local town court to ask if i could pay over the phone with a CC, she said no and they very rarely completely dismiss tickets any more. The best you can do is get a reduction. She also said my speeding fine would have been in the neighborhood of 300 bucks.
So, if you are unlucky enough to get pulled over and get issued a ticket in NY and don’t want to travel to the court for a plea try the plea by mail, saved me a few bucks