Steuben County, New York
Steuben County is a large and rural county in New York State. It is located on the New York- Pennsylvania state line and is considered part of the Southern Tier region. The northern part of the county is considered part of the Finger Lakes region. Indeed the lower half of Keuka Lake juts into the northeast corner of Steuben County. The county was established in 1796 and named after Baron von Steuben, a military officer in the American Revolutionary War. Steuben County consists of thirty-two towns and two small cities., the total county population was approximately 91,500.
Traffic Tickets in Steuben County
There are three highways in Steuben County. The largest is Interstate 86 (Southern Tier Expressway). The I-86/NYS-17 runs east-west across the southern part of upstate New York State. Going west in Steuben County, it comes in at the southern part of the county and then turns northwest until the middle of the county, and then turns west and exits the county in the center of the county. The I-99 runs north-south between the I-76 in southern Pennsylvania and the I-86 in New York. Its northern terminus is in Steuben County. The I-390 runs north-south between the I-86 and the I-90. Its southern terminus is in Steuben County.
These three highways account for most of the traffic citations issued in Steuben County. All highways are patrolled by Troop E of the New York State Police. They conduct a high number of traffic stops, mostly for speeding violations. The speed limit in New York State never exceeds 65 miles per hour.
The majority of motorists utilizing the highways in Steuben County are not local. In fact, many are not even from New York. A high number are Canadian citizens. Regardless of where you are from, it is prudent that you contact a traffic lawyer before you take action. Pleading guilty to a serious traffic violation can be costly. The fines and fees can run in the many hundreds, perhaps over a thousand. It becomes more costly when it appears on your driving record. A serious traffic violation on your driving abstract usually means you are paying high insurance rates for several years.
The good news is that there are options. Tickets can be modified or even dismissed if handled properly. You need a traffic lawyer that is familiar with Steuben County on your side. Please note that you can fight your charges without having to appear or file anything in court. Call the Benjamin Goldman Law Office to find out more. Consultations are free.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State traffic ticket law firm. We opened in 2011 and since then have been fighting all kinds of traffic related charges in Steuben County. Our attorneys utilize all procedural and legal methods to get the best results for our clients. Our efforts are reflected in our verified online testimonials. Feel free to get in touch with us regarding your case. We will review everything and lay out all your options.