Town of Athens, New York
Athens is a town in Greene County, New York. It is located on the western bank of the Hudson River, approximately thirty miles south of Albany. It is considered part of the Hudson Valley region. Within the town is a Village of Athens. The village has an historic district with many Victorian, Greek Revival and Federal homes. Beginning around the time of the Covid pandemic the village area became more popular with home buyers. , the combined population of the town and village was estimated at 4,000.
Traffic Tickets in the Town of Athens, NY
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) runs north-south through Athens. The speed limit is 65 miles per hour. The I-87 in Athens is patrolled by Troop T of the New York State Police. They conduct many traffic stops in this area. Most of the citations they issue are for speeding infractions. Motorists clocked above 80 mph typically get pulled over.
Traffic tickets are issued on town roads as well. The U.S. Route 9W runs north-south parallel with the Thruway. The speed limit fluctuates as it goes in and out of more developed and less developed areas. The change of speed catches many motorists off guard. Other busy town roads are County Route 74 (Leeds Athens Road), County Route 28 (Schoharie Turnpike), County Route 57 (Farm To Market Road), and New York State Route 385 (North Washington Street).
On local roads traffic stops can also be conducted by deputies of the Green County Sheriff’s Office. The village has a small police department that will issue traffic citations on village roads. The village used to have its own justice court, but it closed in 2011. Now, all Athens traffic charges are made answerable to the Athens Town Court (Town of Athens Justice Court). The court is located within the Athens Community Center building in the Village of Athens.
If you received a traffic ticket in Athens, it is advised to consult with a traffic ticket attorney before you take action. Pleading guilty to the charges can result in points on your license and increased car insurance rates. Your points can be reduced or eliminated without you appearing in court. An attorney can handle the ticket for you and make any necessary court appearances in your place. For more information, you can contact the attorneys at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. Our firm provides all motorists with free consultations.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has helped many motorists in the Athens Town Court. We are a New York State traffic ticket defense firm. Our team has been helping motorists in Greene County since 2011. Attorneys from the Benjamin Goldman Law Office are diligent and persistent in their quest to obtain the best possible disposition for our clients. Our efforts have paid off. We have received hundreds of five-star reviews across many platforms. Former clients are constantly referring new clients. We welcome new cases for Athens. Reach out to us at any time through phone, e-mail, or submission form on our website.
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