Colorado Motorist with Traffic Ticket in New York
Impact in Colorado
It is our understanding that common traffic violations such as speeding will not appear on your Colorado driving record. If they will not appear on your Colorado record, then you will not get any points in Colorado for a New York traffic ticket. It is also our assumption that your Colorado insurance company will not raise your insurance rates because they will not be made aware of the violation. Please note that we are a New York attorneys and can’t speak definitively for Colorado. For a full picture you may want to consult with a Colorado traffic ticket attorney.
Please also note that regardless of violations not appearing on your record, if you ignore a New York traffic ticket or fail to pay a fine, you are looking at suspension in Colorado. This is because both New York and Colorado are parties to the Non-Resident Violator Compact.
Impact in New York
Even if it has no impact in Colorado, there may be an impact in New York. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) created a phantom driver’s license number for any motorist that receives a traffic ticket in New York. The DMV will assign its New York points to this phantom driver’s license number. The purpose of the phantom license is to take action against the motorist when they receive points that trigger a driver assessment fee or suspension. New York cannot suspend or revoke a Colorado license, but New York can suspend or revoke the privileges of driving in New York State. In such a situation, any limitation on driving will be limited to New York only. For all practical purposes, in New York, a suspended New York motorist has the same rules and laws as an out-of-state motorist suspended in New York. In both scenarios, the motorist with the suspension can be arrested and issued criminal charges.
Fighting a Traffic Ticket in New York
In New York you can fight your ticket without an excuse or defense. Your charges are still eligible to be dismissed or reduced. Also, your attorney can make any necessary court appearances in your place. This is why it may be worthwhile to fight your New York ticket. Fighting your ticket becomes more imperative if your charges are serious or if you have previous New York violations. For any traffic related charges in New York, you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. Consultations are free.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office helps many out-of-state motorists who want to avoid problems in New York. We are a New York State traffic ticket defense firm. Our attorneys have helped motorists in the majority of the 1000+ New York traffic courts, from Staten Island to Massena. We have extensive experience in almost all traffic-related charges. You can contact us at your convenience.
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