FIGHT YOUR DABUBE SPEEDING TICKET AND SAVE MONEY
If you are reading this blog post, there is good chance that
you received a speeding ticket along I-90 and your ticket falls within the
jurisdictional parameters of Danube Town Court. There is also a good chance that you are wondering how many
points and fines are associated with this Danube speeding ticket?
This blog will answer these questions and more. If you would like to fight your ticket, call our award winning ticket lawyers at 800-893-9645.
SPEEDING POINT CHART
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A conviction to a speeding ticket can result in a minimum of three points and a maximum of 11 points on a driver's license. The amount of a driver's points will depend on the rate of speed assessed to the driver.
A driver is given a total of 10 points in an 18-month period. Upon receipt of the 11th point, the driver's privilege to drive will be suspended.
Note, there are many reasons a driver's privilege to drive can be suspended or revoked in New York. This can include but not be limited to a speeding conviction. As such, it is important to have a thorough understanding of your driving history before entering a plea.
| Speeding | Points |
| 01 to 10 mph over the limit | 3 |
| 11 to 20 | 4 |
| 21 to 30 | 6 |
| 31 to 40 | 8 |
| More than 40 | 11 |
OTHER VIOLATIONS
In Danube and Herkimer County, police officers issue tickets to many other violations. This point chart highlights some of the most popular tickets.
| Points For Other Major Traffic Violations | Points |
| Reckless Driving
(misdemeanor, 6 month suspension)
| 5 |
| Leaving the scene of an accident
(personal injury, misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, revocation of license, $600.00 fine)
| 5 |
| Passing a school bus | 5 |
| Following too closely
(tailgating)
| 4 |
| Inadequate breaks | 4 |
| Improper passing
(unsafe lane change, left of center or wrong
direction)
| 3 |
| Disobeying a Traffic Signal
(red light, stop sign, yield sign)
| 3 |
| Right of way, failure to yield | 3 |
| Railroad crossing violation | 3 |
| Leaving the scene of an accident
(property damage/domestic animal)
| 3 |
| Child Safety Restraint
(under 16 years old in front seat, under 10 years old in rear seats, under 4 years old in child seat)
| 3 |
| Inadequate breaks
(employers' commercial vehicle)
| 2 |
| All other moving violations | 2 |
COST OF A SPEEDING TICKET
Offense
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Fines
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First-time speeding offense
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$45 to $600
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One or more speeding tickets
(within eighteen months)
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Up to $1,575
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Traffic Infraction
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$100-$300
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Disobey a Traffic Signal
(red light)
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$225-$675
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Misdemeanor Convictions
(no other penalty provided)
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$200-$1,225
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Uninspected Vehicles
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$25-$200
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Unregistered Vehicle or Trailer
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$25-$200
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Equipment Violations of Vehicle or Trailer
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$0-$100
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Surcharges
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$ varies based on the charge and location
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ABOUT THE COURT
Danube Town Court
438 Creek Road
PO Box 543
Little Falls, NY 13365
Tel. 315-823-4210
Danube Town Court is a court of local jurisdiction located in Herkimer County. It has the power to adjudicate civil, criminal, and traffic matters. Most of the civil matters are cases involving less than $3,000.00 in controversy. Some cases can include breach of contract, landlord tenant eviction proceedings, and zoning law violations. Of call the cases heard in this court, traffic tickets are the most abundant.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Our firm has successfully represented thousands of drivers in New York State. Our New York traffic ticket lawyers have consistently helped reduce our clients exposure to fines, penalties and points on their license. We are strategically located to represent clients in Danube and the other courts in Herkimer. Call us now at 800-893-9645 to get your confidential consultation.
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