Town and Village of Skaneateles, New York
Skaneateles (pronounced “skinny-atliss”) is a town in Onondaga County, New York. It is located approximately twenty miles southwest of Syracuse. The area is considered part of the Finger Lakes region. The town surrounds the top half of Skaneateles Lake. The town is named after the lake, which is an Iroquois word for "long lake." Skaneateles Lake is one of the eleven Finger Lakes. The town also encompasses the Village of Skaneateles. The village is more affluent and sits on the northern shore of the lake. The town also encompasses the hamlets of Jones Beach, Long Bridge, Mandana, Mottville, Shepard Settlement, and Skaneateles Falls., the town had an estimated population of 7,000.
Traffic Tickets in the Town and Village of Skaneateles
The Skaneateles Town Court (Skaneateles Justice Court) is responsible for the adjudication of all traffic tickets issued in both the town and the village. The town does not have a dedicated police department. It receives police services from the New York State Police and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office. They issue traffic tickets on town roads. The village employs a small police department that conducts patrols on village roads.
Traffic stops for speeding are a common occurrence in Skaneateles. This mostly happens on the town’s main road, US Route 20 (US-20). US-20 is a highway that runs east and west across Skaneateles. It passes by the north end of Skaneateles Lake and is also the village’s arterial road. Taking this road west brings you to Auburn. Heading east on US-20 will bring you to Marcellus and eventually, the I-81 interstate.
Heading north and south along Skaneateles Lake is New York State Route 41 and 41A. NYS-41 runs along the eastern bank of the lake. NYS-41A runs along the western side. These roads take you to the village at the north end of the lake. You can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office for assistance with any traffic ticket in Skaneateles.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State traffic ticket defense firm. We help many motorists in Onondaga County with all kinds of traffic related charges. Our firm is currently accepting new clients in Skaneateles. Most Onondaga cases we take on result in significant reductions or dismissals. Our legal work has saved motorists from paying costly fees and has kept their insurance premiums from skyrocketing. We offer our legal services for a one-time flat fee. Contact us at your convenience to utilize our offer of a free consultation.
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