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Garden City, NY Traffic Offenses Lawyer
Nearly everyone has been charged with a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation in their life. These violations can range from mere parking tickets to misdemeanor and even felony offenses. Unfortunately, too often people think these are “no big deal” and do not take the proper precautions to ensure their legal rights. People frequently plead guilty and pay fines without ever consulting a lawyer or realizing the consequences of their actions.
Often, a person can have their license suspended without realizing it has happened. For example, did you know that if you are convicted of driving while your insurance has lapsed, you face a mandatory Revocation of your driver’s license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and you face a civil penalty in the amount assessed by the DMV. This is separate and apart from any court fines and surcharges.
Did you also know that your license can be suspended if you accumulate three speeding tickets in an eighteen-month period? In addition, driving privileges can be suspended even if a person does not have a license. Moreover, if enough suspensions accumulate over time, a person can be charged with a felony and face up to four years in prison. Even if your license is not suspended, you can face points with the DMV that can raise your insurance rates.
At Mazzei & Polk, LLC, we understand how mere infractions can become monumental problems, and Mazzei & Polk, LLC is prepared to fight them. We understand the DMV and the Vehicle and Traffic Law and have defended numerous clients facing these charges. Mazzei & Polk, LLC will fight to avoid suspensions, points and significant fines and can protect your driving privileges. We can guide you through the complex maze that is New York’s traffic regulation system and help get you back behind the wheel.
In addition to points added to your driving abstract, there may also be additional penalties including, but not limited to, Driver Responsibility Assessments, Fines and Surcharges or jail time. There may also be more severe penalties to those with a Commercial Driver’s License.
Call us today at (516) 461-3148 for a consultation.
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| Section | Offense Title | Points | Jail Range | Fine Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319.1 Infraction | Operating/Permitting operation without insurance | 0, but mandatory 1 year license revocation and $750 civil penalty assessed by the DMV | 0-15 Days | $150-$1,500 |
| 509.1 Infraction | Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle | 0, see note for illegal immigrants below | 0-15 Days | $75-$300 |
| 511.1 Misdemeanor | Aggravated Unlicensed Operation-3rd Degree | 0 Points | 0-30 Days | $200-$500 |
| 511.2ai Misdemeanor | Aggravated Unlicensed Operation-2nd Degree | 0 Points | 0-180 Days *There is a mandatory term of imprisonment or probation connected with this charge. | $500-$1,000 |
| 511.3 Felony | Aggravated Unlicensed Operation-1st Degree | 0 Points | *There is a mandatory term of imprisonment or probation connected with this charge. | $500-$5,000 |
| 600.1 | Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage | 3 points | 0-15 Days | $0-$250 |
| 600.2 Misdemeanor if first conviction and no death caused | Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injury | 3 points | 0 to 3 Months *Mandatory License Revocation | $250-$500 |
| 1110a | Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device | 2 Points | 0-15 Days | $0-$150 |
| 1163a | Improper or Unsafe Turn without Signaling | 2 Points | 0-15 Days | $0-$150 |
| 1180a | Speed not Reasonable and Prudent | 3 points | 0 – 30 Days *Depending on how many within 18 mos | $45-$525 *Depending on how many within 18 mos |
| 1180b | Speed not Reasonable and Prudent | Depends how fast you were going, see chart below | See Below Chart | See Below Chart |
| 1212 Misdemeanor | Reckless Driving | 5 Points | 0 to 180 Days *Depending on how many within 18 mos | $100-$1,125 *Depending on how many within 18 mos |
| 1229c3 | No Seat Belt | 0 | 0 | $0-$50 |
1180b Points Chart
| Miles Per Hour Over the Posted Limit | Points Assessed |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | 3 Points |
| 11-20 | 4 Points |
| 21-30 | 6 Points |
| 31-40 | 8 Points |
| Over 40 | 11 Points |
At Mazzei & Polk, LLC we have the experience you need to challenge the District Attorney and to fight for your rights. Call us today for a consultation: (516) 461-3148.
