Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County is a county in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. It is bordered by Cortland County in the east, Cayuga County in the north, Schuyler County to the west, and Tioga County in the South. Tompkins County has nine towns and one city. Its one city is Ithaca. It is located in the middle of the county and is the location of all county legislative and county government buildings. The county was formed in 1817 and named in honor of Daniel D. Tompkins, the fifth governor of New York., the county population was approximately 105,000.
Traffic Tickets in Tompkins County
The roads in Tompkins County are arranged like spokes on a wheel with the City of Ithaca being the center. New York State Route 96 (NYS-96) goes northwest out of Ithaca. Same for NYS-89, which runs along the shore of Cayuga Lake. New York State Route 34 (NYS-34), for the most part, runs north-south through the center of the county. New York State Route 79 (NYS-79) runs west and southeast out of Ithaca. New York State Route 13 (NYS-13) runs southwest and east out of the city.
For the most part, these state routes have a 55-mph speed limit. However, the speed limit is reduced as the road enters more urban areas, especially as they come close to Ithaca. These reduced speed limits often turn into speed traps for motorists, especially those that are not local to the area. County roads can be patrolled by state police and sheriff deputies. Where applicable they can also be patrolled by town or city police officers. Most traffic stops are for speeding, but many other types of infractions are charged. Some examples are cell phone violations, Expired Inspection, unsafe passing, and Unlicensed Operator.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
If you are ticketed in Tompkins County, you will be asked to respond to the court with a guilty or not guilty plea. The court you must answer to will be on the ticket. Before submitting your plea, we recommend speaking with a lawyer. A traffic lawyer can analyze the alleged charge and run you through your available options. If you choose to hire a lawyer from the Benjamin Goldman Law Office, our goal would be to put an end to the unpleasantness of receiving a traffic ticket. The process of retaining our firm is transparent. Our legal services can be retained for a one-time flat fee. Once retained, we will file the Not Guilty plea in court for you and make any necessary court appearances in your place. Our lawyers will diligently work on your case until we are able to obtain the most ideal disposition.