State Route 11 is a highway in St. Lawrence County New York.
For the most part, it is
governed by a 55 mph speed limit.
Along the long windy roads, it is easy for drivers to exceed the speed
limit by more than 20 mph. Many
drivers cruise at 76 mph without realizing how fast they were traveling.
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This road is a frequently patrolled by the New York State
Police. Many drivers who do not
pay close attention to their speedometer, find themselves facing a hefty
speeding ticket.
The State Police that patrol SR 11 often implement a
two-step verification of a driver’s speed. Initially, they will base a driver’s speed using
visual estimation. Next, they will
confirm the speed using a Stalker Dual radar device.
Tip on avoiding a ticket: Once a driver is pulled over, many
officers will ask the seemingly innocuous question, “Do you know why I pulled
you over.” Drivers should be
careful not to make an inculpatory statement that can be used against them in
court. Without knowing, many
drivers will state, “I’m sorry for exceeding the speed limit.” This statement can be introduced at
trial against the driver. Most judges will view this as an excited utterance and deem it to be a reliable statement.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Our Gouverneur traffic lawyers have defended many drivers
against speeding tickets in St. Lawrence County. We have over 30 years of legal experience and have
successfully defended hundreds of clients throughout the State. Let our experience work for you. Call
us now at 800-893-9645. We have consistently reduced our client's exposure to points and fines thereby saving them money. In so doing, we have gained a reputation as being superb lawyers in New York State.
COURT ADDRESS:
Gouverneur Town Court
33 Clinton Street
Gouveneur, NY 13642
33 Clinton Street
Gouveneur, NY 13642
This is a court of local jurisdiction. It has the power to adjudicate civil
cases with up to $3,000.00 in controversy. In addition, they can adjudicate civil cases such as zoning
law matters and landlord tenant cases.
Traffic tickets are prosecuted by the District Attorney’s
Office. The DA’s Office also handles criminal cases such as misdemeanors and
felony.
There are many different police agencies with the authority
to issue tickets. These agencies can include the State Police, County
Police/County Sheriff, local police, and Park Police.
FINES AND SURCHARGES
Our lawyers fight to reach a favorable outcome for our clients. Below is a list of fines associated with some of the most frequently issued tickets in NY. Fines are subject to change without notice.
| Offense | Fines |
| First-time speeding offense | $45 to $600 |
| One or more speeding tickets
(within eighteen months)
| Up to $1,575 |
| Traffic Infraction | $100-$300 |
| Disobey a Traffic Signal
(red light)
| $225-$675 |
| Misdemeanor Convictions
(no other penalty provided)
| $200-$1,225 |
| Uninspected Vehicles | $25-$200 |
| Unregistered Vehicle or Trailer | $25-$200 |
| Equipment Violations of Vehicle or Trailer | $0-$100 |
| Surcharges | $ varies based on the charge and location |
New York Driver Assessment
New York State imposes a Driver Responsibility Assessment (also known as a DRA) for drivers who accumulate six points or more are earned on the driving record. Call our lawyers now at 800-893-9645 for a consultation.
| Assessment | Fine |
| Six points or more on record | $300 one time payment; or $100 each year for 3 years |
| Any additional points earned over six points | $25 for each point for 3 years |
| Refusing to take a breathalyzer test, conviction for alcohol related traffic offense or conviction for drug related traffic offense | $250 each year for 3 years |
