State of Georgia Motorists with a Traffic Ticket in New York
This page is about traffic tickets that Georgia motorists receive in New York State. The article discusses the possible consequences in Georgia and New York. For more detailed information on the ticket’s impact in Georgia, it is prudent to contact a Georgia traffic ticket attorney. For more detailed information on how to handle the ticket in New York, it is prudent to contact a New York traffic ticket attorney.
Points in Georgia
The State of Georgia is one of the few states that are not part of the Driver License Compact agreement. Thus, it is our understanding that Georgia will not add out-of-state violations to a Georgia motorist driving record. There can be exceptions for CDL drivers and exceptions for charges such as DWI. To the extent that Georgia will not put out-of-state violations on your Georgia record, your Georgia insurance company may not find out about out-of-state violations. If this were true, for any common charges in New York, it may not be imperative for a Georgia driver to try to get the ticket dismissed or reduced.
Suspension for Noncompliance in New York
Even if no points are added to your Georgia license for out-of-state violations, it does not mean the ticket in New York can be ignored. Such action will likely result in your eventual suspension in Georgia. Many Georgia motorists have contacted our firm when they could not renew their Georgia license only due to a non-compliance with a ticket in New York. If you received a ticket in New York you may want to just pay it, but the ticket should definitely not be ignored. It will likely end up catching up with you and costing more.
Impact in New York
If you drive often in New York or have previous tickets in New York, it may be important to fight your New York ticket. This is because of your phantom New York State driver’s license. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) creates an internal account for anyone that received a ticket in New York. This is used to issue a driver assessment fee for getting 6 points or suspension for getting 11 points. New York State cannot suspend a Georgia license, but they can suspend the New York State driving privileges of a Georgia motorist. Driving with suspended privileges in New York is the same as driving with a suspended license in New York. You would be subject to arrest and criminal charges.
Disputing a Traffic Ticket in New York
Disputing a traffic ticket in New York is easy with an attorney involved. This is because you do not need to appear personally in court and you do not need to have a defense. New York State law allows an attorney to go to court in the place of their client. This means you would not have to attend a court in New York to get your charges dismissed or reduced. Your lawyer can figure out what works best for your situation, whether to challenge the charges on procedural grounds, present the court with a defense, or utilize any program that is available in the relevant jurisdiction. For detailed information, it is best if you contact a New York law office whose main practice area is Traffic Law.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
For any traffic related charges in New York, you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. We are a New York traffic ticket defense firm that operates across the entire state. We have experience with almost all courts in New York and with almost all common citations. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a free consultation. You can contact us at your convenience to discuss your case and determine what makes the most sense for your situation. We can be reached by phone, text message, email, or website submission.
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