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| Ticketed in Westchester County? Give us a call at 914-723-7900 |
The bucolic river towns of the Hudson Valley are well known
for their beauty, good schools, and splendor. Irvington is no exception. It maintains a picture perfect view of the Hudson River and
easily accessible to New York City.
Earlier today, my law firm appeared in Irvington, New York,
on a Vehicle Traffic Law matter in the Irvington Justice Court. Here are some tidbits we can share with
you from our experience. The court
starts promptly at 9:30 am. There
are two presiding justices. Each of
the judges has their own particular likes and dislikes. It is important to come prepared and appear
as professional as possible. A
court officer secures the court and everyone entering the court is required to
walk through a metal detector. If
your traffic matter is resolved, the court requires that payment be made before
leaving the close of business the same day. In rare circumstances, the payment of a fine may be extended
beyond the close of business.
The court is a court of local jurisdiction and has the power
to adjudicate all traffic matters not including felony traffic cases. Court is held in 85 Main Street and it
is part of Village Hall. The
courtroom has been converted from an old firehouse. The court does not have a dedicated parking lot and
parking along the street can be sparse at times. There is some means of public transportation available to
the court. In particular, the Metro
North train line is a few blocks south of the court.
A municipal prosecutor prosecutes traffic tickets and local
zoning code violations. The prosecutor maintains control
over the plea-bargaining and the court maintains the ultimate control to accept
or reject the resolution.
With respect to speeding tickets, Irvington maintains a
vigilant eye over public safety. I
can be one of the more difficult traffic courts to defend a driver. Navigating through the legal
system can be challenging for those not familiar with the court and the local
practice protocols.
Speeding tickets can be a costly proposition if they are not
contested. For example, a
conviction to driving 51/30 mph zone could result in fines in excess of
$300.00, a penalty fee of $300.00 to the department of motor vehicles, and
insurances increases for 3 years.
If you have a traffic ticket, give our lawyers a call to
learn how we can help. We can be
reached at 914-723-7900.
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| A view of the Hudson River from the Irvington business district. |
