New York City Traffic Ticket Lawyer
When you drive a Lyft, Uber, or taxi, you’re the very lifeblood of New York City. We couldn’t get where we need to go without you. So, when you’re handed a traffic ticket, you deserve legal counsel who will work hard to protect your rights and your driving record. At Traffic Court Pro PLLC, our New York City traffic ticket lawyer has over 10 years of experience and a strong record of success.
We assist clients dealing with a variety of traffic violations, including but not limited to:
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The Consequences of Traffic Tickets
The negative effects of a traffic violation are far-reaching and include:
- Fines and points: Depending on the violation, you could be fined several hundred dollars or even over $1K. Furthermore, you will start to accumulate points on your driver’s license.
- Higher insurance rates: The more points you get on your driving record, the higher your auto insurance rates usually get. Our premiums here in New York City are high enough as they are without adding this financial burden.
- A driver responsibility assessment fee: This additional fee, mandated by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is triggered by accumulating points or specific traffic convictions within a designated timeframe.
- Potential license suspension: A suspended driver’s license is serious for anyone. When you make your living operating a taxi, Lyft, or Uber, it becomes existential. Each ticket that stands up puts a driver one step closer to a suspension.
- Deactivation from Ride Share Apps: Uber, Lyft, Revel and all of the other ride share apps have their own rules for permitting its drivers to use their services. Accrue too many points, or commit a “dangerous violation”, and these rideshare apps may permanently deactivate your account, preventing you from driving for these services.
Ways to Contest a Traffic Ticket
Contesting a traffic ticket is a strategic process, and there are more ways of going about it than many people realize. The exact strategy used will differ depending on the circumstances of your case. Law enforcement has an obligation to treat people equally. If evidence can be found that the issuing officer has a record of inconsistency regarding your violation, it can be the basis for seeking dismissal.
There are also several places we can go to get evidence that will hopefully prove your claim, or, at the very least, raise enough doubt about law enforcement’s claims that the ticket must be dismissed.
Possible sources of evidence in traffic ticket cases include:
- Dash-cam footage: This can serve as compelling evidence in disputing a traffic ticket. This visual documentation can provide an objective record that can support your defense by showcasing the actual circumstances of the incident.
- Witness testimony: Eyewitness accounts from passengers, pedestrians, or other drivers who observed the incident can provide valuable perspectives and corroborate your version of events.
Why Choose Traffic Court Pro PLLC?
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Thousands of Traffic Tickets HandledRely on over 10 years of experience in handling thousands of tickets across all violations, ensuring comprehensive understanding of New York City's traffic laws.
Dealing with the Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB)
A traffic ticket violation in New York City has its own process, and it's extremely helpful to have a lawyer well-versed in that process. The Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) handles all non-criminal allegations, and its procedures are different than those conducted by the broader Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or by the criminal court system.
The most notable distinction is this-a TVB hearing is a winner-take-all system. There is no ability to plea bargain, where a defendant might agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge. You either beat the ticket, or you take all the consequences that come with it. That means you need an attorney who plays to win and understands what it takes to do that in the TVB.
A TVB hearing also has different rules of evidence. The simplest way to put it is that the standards on what can be admitted as testimony are laxer than in the DMV overall or in criminal court.
Finally, as a civil case, law enforcement is not required to prove its case “beyond a reasonable doubt,” as they would be in criminal court. The legal standard to get a guilty verdict is the lower threshold of “clear and convincing evidence.” Another way of understanding this might be that, while in criminal court, a jury must be 95% sure of themselves before ruling guilty, a TVB judge only needs about 70% certitude.
