Nichols, New York
Nichols is a town in Tioga County, New York. It is located on the New York – Pennsylvania state line approximately thirty miles west of Binghamton and approximately thirty miles east of Elmira. The area is known as the Southern Tier region. Within the town is a Village of Nichols and a few hamlets. They are Briggs Hollow, Hoopers Valley, Litchfield, and Lounsberry., the total town population was estimated at 2,500.
Traffic Tickets in Nichols
A large portion of the Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86) traverses east-west through the town, mostly parallel with the Susquehanna River. It has two lanes in each direction with a large grassy median. The speed limit is 65 miles per hour. Many motorists exceed the speed limit in this area, mostly unintentionally. New York State Police patrol the Expressway and conduct frequent traffic stops in Nichols. There is a weighing station in Nichols and many commercial truck drivers are cited with VTL 385-8, 385-9, 385-10 (overweight infractions). The fines involved with these violations are prohibitive.
All citations for traffic violations alleged to have been committed within the town borders are adjudicated in the Town of Nichols Justice Court (Nichols Town Court). In 2020, the court moved from East River Street to the old Nichols Elementary School on Ro-Ki Boulevard. The vast majority of cases handled in this court are speeding violations.
Handling a ticket properly can result in dismissal of all the charges and no fine. Handling a ticket improperly can result in high fines, substantial increases in your insurance rates, and possible action against your license. This is especially true for cases in Nichols. Take note, that you do not have to appear in court or have a provable defense to fight your charges. Therefore, before you do anything with your ticket, it is prudent that you contact a traffic ticket attorney. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides motorists with a free consultation. We will be glad to have a conversation about your charges and your options.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State traffic ticket defense firm. Since 2011 we have been helping New York State and out-of-state motorists in Tioga County. Our firm has extensive experience fighting speeding and other traffic charges in Nichols Town Court. The attorneys at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office are diligent and persistent in their pursuit of the best possible disposition for our clients. We do not rest until we are confident that we got the best possible deal. Our efforts have paid off. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has received hundreds of five-star reviews across many platforms. The testimonials attest to our results and our service. Our firm welcomes the most challenging cases and will be glad to take on your case in Nichols.
Points Reduced or Money Back Guarantee*
Our firm offers a Point Reduction or Money Back Guarantee*. This means we will issue a full refund of your legal fee if we are unable to reduce the points added to your license as a result of the ticket.
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