Traffic Tickets Can Cost You More Than Just the Fine
There are several very important reasons to fight a speeding ticket. The dollar amount of the fine is just a portion of what the ticket can cost you over the long term.
Consider These Reasons for Fighting Your Traffic Ticket:
- Each speeding ticket will typically cost you four points against your driver's license. If you get 11 points or three speeding convictions within an 18-month period and you will lose your license.
- After just six points against your license in a year and you will be levied an additional annual administration fee for license and driving privileges in New York.
- Your auto insurance rates may increase. If you try to change insurance companies, you may be placed in a high-risk category or denied coverage.
- New York subscribes to the interstate driver's license compact. It is therefore likely that the New York police will notify your home state of your traffic ticket.
“A ticket for speeding or reckless driving may not sound too serious, but it could cost you a lot more than you expect. I know the local courts and I know what the traffic authorities will allow as an acceptable alternative to your ticket. Don't roll over and pay the fine. It is always worth fighting to protect your driving privileges.” — Attorney Margaret Donnelly
Margaret E. Donnelly, Esq., is a lawyer who is ready to fight to keep your driving record clear. Ms. Donnelly is well-respected in traffic courts the Capital District and Northern Hudson Valley. She is an experienced litigation attorney with nearly 10 years of experience. In addition to traffic offenses, she also provides skillful, experienced legal defense for drivers charged with DWI, reckless driving offenses and other serious driving offenses.
Call the law firm about your traffic ticket, or contact Ms. Donnelly by e-mail to arrange an appointment at her East Greenbush, New York, office.
