Chemung County, New York
Chemung is a county in the Southern Tier region of New York State. It is one of the handful of counties found on the New York - Pennsylvania state line., the population of Chemung County was approximately 84,000. The most populated area of the county is the City of Elmira. The rest of the county is divided into eleven towns.
Traffic Tickets in Chemung County
Interstate-86 (I-86), also known as the Southern Tier Expressway, is a large highway that runs through Chemung County. I-86 is a two-hundred and twenty-six mile long east-west bound highway that runs through the Southern Tier region. It enters Chemung County from the west and south-east, where it passes the City of Elmira.The I-86 is the source of many traffic citations in Chemung County. The New York State Police patrol the Expressway and conduct frequent traffic stops for speeding motorists. The speed limit is 65 mph and motorists clocked in the 80-mph range, run the risk of getting a speeding ticket.
There are some busy county routes that are patrolled as well. They include New York State Route 14, New York State Route 13, New York State Route 352, and New York State Route 427. Off the highway, traffic stops can also be conducted by county sheriffs and officers of a local police department.
If you were passing through Chemung County and received a traffic citation, you should contact a traffic lawyer who offers a free consultation before you take action. Contrary to popular belief, you can get your charges reduced without appearing in court and without proving a defense. Having your violation modified can save you a lot of money. It allowed you to avoid the court fines, DMV fees, and higher insurance rates, which comes along with a traffic violation conviction.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office opened in 2011. Since then, we have been dedicated to helping motorists with traffic tickets. Our firm has helped hundreds of motorists in Chemung County avoid the consequences of a traffic conviction. Our firm practices only traffic law and our lawyers are well versed in the relevant statutes and codes. We will be glad to discuss your case and your options. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides free consultations.