Fight Your Lake Success Ticket And Save Money
Lake Success is a municipal court located at 15 Vanderbilt
Drive, 2nd Floor in Lake Success, New York. Its postal zip code is 11020-1196. The courthouse is located in the same
building as the Village Police.
There is ample parking in front of the court. If you are lost, remember, the court is located in a residential
neighborhood. If you see the
Village tennis courts, then you are close to reaching your destination. Lake Success is a part time court. If you have a question regarding your
ticket, it is important to call the court before showing up.
Our Ticket Law
Firm If you were given a ticket for speeding and it is returnable to
the Lake Success Village Court, give our law traffic ticket law firm a call to
learn how we can help you. We have
excelled at getting tickets either dismissed or reduced. Our clients do not come to court on a
standard speeding ticket. We go to
court and fight for you. Call us
now for your initial consultation.
We can be reached at 800-893-9645.
A Driver’s Guide Traffic Court
Traffic Court held on Wednesday nights. Court is scheduled to start at 5:30
pm. Court is also held on an as
needed basis so the date and time that court is held can vary.
Arriving At Court
When a driver arrives to Lake Success Traffic Court, its
important to come a few minutes early.
In so doing, the driver will have an opportunity to become better
oriented with their surroundings and posit any possible question to the court
clerk.
The Court Clerk helps the judge with the daily functioning
of the court. Some of the many
duties of the clerk include sending out letters, answering phone calls, and
answering questions at their office.
What To Bring To
Court?
Court Letter: If a driver is going to court, there is
a good chance that they received to appear in court. Having that letter in court can be useful. Many drivers show the court clerk their
letter when checking into the courtroom.
Money: Most traffic tickets are resolved with
a settlement or a compromise. If
the case is settled, the court has the ability to impose a fine. It is the court preference that all
fines are paid at the time the case is resolved. Payments can be made in cash, MasterCard, Visa, and money
order. As such, it is important to
bring money to court to pay any fine that may be imposed.
Who Prosecutes
Speeding Tickets In Lake Success?
There are many different police agencies with the power to
prosecute traffic tickets in Lake Success. Other than State Police Troopers, all other police officers
have the right to prosecute their own traffic summons. Despite this, the majority of traffic
ticket are prosecuted by the Village Prosecutor.
Points
The points assessed against a driver’s license will vary depending on the nature of the conviction. Speeding tickets range from as little as 3 points and as many as 11 points.
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
|
How Much Are The Fines?
Similar to points, the fine depends on the nature of the charge. Furthermore, repeat offenders will face additional fines.
The Judge is given a fine range for which they can assess a fine. The New York State Legislature has set this range. Given the facts and circumstances of the case, the judge will determine the proper fine to give a driver.
On every speeding conviction, New York State has imposed a mandatory surcharge. The surcharge is the portion of money that is paid to New York State.
1st time Conviction Within Eighteen (18) Months
|
Minimum Fine
|
Maximum Fine
|
Maximum Imprisonment
|
Points on Driving Record
|
Surcharge
|
10 mph or less
|
$45.00
|
$150.00
|
n/a
|
3
|
$88.00 or $93.00
|
11-30 mph
|
$90.00
|
$300.00
|
30 Days
|
4-6
|
$88.00 or $93.00
|
31 mph or over
|
$180.00
|
$600.00
|
30 Days
|
8-11
|
$88.00 or $93.00
|
About Our Lake
Success Law Firm
Join the thousands of drivers that have saved time, money,
and points on their license with our law firm. We have over 30 years of legal experience and we have been
recognized as some of the finest lawyers in the State. Let our skill and experience work for
you. Give us a call now at
800-893-9645 and schedule your confidential consultation.
Charges We Fight: Here is a list of some common charges were have helped our client’s fight.
· Speeding under VTL § 1180 (b)
· Speeding under VTL § 1180 (d)
· Cell Phone under VTL § 1225
· Child Seatbelt under VTL § 1229
· Failure to Move Over under VTL § 1144-A
· Failure to Signal under VTL § 1163
· Following Too Closely under VTL § 1129
· Operating Without Insurance under VTL § 319
· Operating with a suspended registration under VTL § 512 (Misdemeanor)
· Red Light under VTL § 1111
· Stop Sign Violation under VTL § 1172
· Suspended License Operation under VTL § 511.1 (Misdemeanor)
· Unsafe Lane Change under VTL § 1128
