Pennsylvania Motorist with Traffic Ticket in New York
This article contains information for Pennsylvania motorists that received a traffic ticket in New York State. The article discusses the possible consequences in Pennsylvania and New York. For proper legal advice on the impact in Pennsylvania one should get in touch with a Pennsylvania traffic ticket attorney or contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
Impact in Pennsylvania
Like most states, Pennsylvania is a party to the Driver License Compact agreement, which provides that out-of-state convictions are reported to the home state of the motorist. However, Pennsylvania will not impose points for out-of-state traffic violations. Pennsylvania is also a member of the Non-Resident Violator Compact. This agreement provides that if a motorist fails to comply with a traffic ticket in another state, either by not answering the ticket or not appearing in court, the home state will suspend their driver’s license. It will be cleared once the home state receives paperwork confirmation from the sister state that the ticket was answered. Another concern is your insurance rates. If your insurance company becomes aware of a serious traffic violation they will raise your insurance rates. Your insurance company does not look at points or in which jurisdiction the violation occurred, but at the type of violation.
For confirmation and more detailed information on how an out-of-state violation would impact a Pennsylvania license, one would need to contact a traffic ticket attorney that practices in Pennsylvania.
Impact in New York
If a Pennsylvania motorist drives often in New York or has received traffic tickets previously in New York, there is another concern. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) creates an internal driver license number for any motorist that receives a traffic ticket in New York State. This license number is utilized to calculate violations within 18 month intervals, requiring an additional driver responsibility assessment fee for reaching six points in 18 months and ordering suspension for reaching eleven points in 18 months. New York State cannot suspend a Pennsylvania motorist’s driver’s license, but they can suspend the New York State driving privileges of an out-of-state motorist. A Pennsylvania motorist driving in New York with suspended New York State privileges is in the same position as a New York motorist driving with a suspended license in New York. The Pennsylvania motorist would be subject to arrest in New York and criminal charges.
Disputing a Traffic Ticket in New York
Fighting a traffic ticket in court is usually an unpleasant experience. There is often extensive travel time and long hours waiting in court. Appearing in court is not fun. The prosecutor and the judge are not on your side. They are generally unfriendly, and do not expect that they will be inclined to accept your version of events (even if true) or be sensitive to your situation.
Disputing a traffic ticket in New York can be easy with a traffic ticket attorney involved. This is because the defendant does not need to appear personally in court. Nor does the person who got the ticket have to have an excuse or defense in order to plead not guilty. In New York, your attorney can go to court in your place and speak for you in court. This means you would not have to attend traffic court in New York to get your charges reduced or dismissed. Your attorney can figure out what works best for your case, whether to present the court with a valid defense, challenge the charges on procedural grounds, or utilize any diversion dismissal program that is available in the relevant jurisdiction. For more detailed information, it is best if you contact a New York law firm whose main practice area is Traffic Law.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
If you are a Pennsylvania motorist and were issued a traffic ticket in New York State, you can get in touch with the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. We are a New York traffic ticket law firm that operates across the entire state. Lawyers from our firm have handled cases in most of the approximately 1000 justice courts in New York. We have fought tickets in the busy city, town, and village courts along the Pennsylvania border. Our firm has handled cases in Carrollton, Troupsburg, Lindley, Waverly, Nichols, Vestal, Kirkwood, Windsor, Hancock, and Port Jervis. Attorneys from our firm have experience with almost all types of New York traffic-related charges. We handle common violations such as for speeding and more serious charges like driving with a suspended license. The team at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office persistently and diligently pursues the best possible disposition for each case. The efforts of our team are reflected in the many five-star reviews our firm has received. The verified testimonials typically speak about the customer service we provide our clients and the results we obtain for them. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides motorists with a free consultation. You can contact us at your convenience. Someone from our firm will be glad to discuss your case, the circumstances leading up to the issuance of the ticket, and determine what makes the most sense for your situation. Our team can be reached by phone call, text message, email, or website submission. We look forward to working with you.
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