What are the
consequences of a speeding ticket conviction in Dunkirk New York?
There are many consequences that can result from a
conviction to a speeding ticket.
These consequences can include be not be limited to points being
assessed against a license, hundreds of dollars in fines and penalties, insurance
increases, and a license suspension.
How many points
will I receive for a speeding conviction in Dunkirk?
A speeding conviction can range from 3 points up to 11
points. Please see the chart below
for more information.
| 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 |
FINES AND SURCHARGES
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
|
Information about
Dunkirk and the Court
Dunkirk is a City in Chautauaua County New York. It has a population of nearly 12,000
residents. This busy municipality
receives its fair share of traffic violations that are returnable in the Dunkirk
Town Court.
The Town Court is located at 4737 Willow Road in Dunkirk,
New York with postal zip code 1448.
The court has jurisdiction over both civil and criminal matters. It is considered a court of local
jurisdiction and as such has limited power to hear cases. The civil cases heard in this court are
often referred to as small claims cases.
These can include landlord tenant disputes, small monetary contracts
disputes, and local zoning code violations. With respect to criminal cases, it can adjudicate all
misdemeanor matter
s and offenses. It also has the power to adjudicate speeding tickets, cell phone violations, and 1144-a move over law violations. Although the majority of traffic tickets are not criminal action, it is still governed by the criminal procedure law.
I-90
During the summer months, many drivers pass through Dunkirk
along the I-90 corridor. Interstate
90 is an eastbound and westbound running highway. It is a major thoroughfare with the majority of its speed
limit waxing and waning between 55 mph and 65 mph. Many drivers lose track of their speed and find themselves
receiving a hefty speeding ticket.
This highway is frequently patrolled by the New York State
Police from Troop T. While many
tickets in Dunkirk traffic court are written by the State Police, there are
many law enforcement agencies that the power to issue tickets returnable to
this court. Some of these police
agencies can include the town police and sheriff.
Tickets issued by the State Police are prosecuted by the
District Attorney’s Office.
About our firm
Our traffic ticket defense firm is lead by Joseph P.
Villanueva. He is a former New
York City prosecutor with thousands of prosecutions and defense matters in
experience. His experiences has
proven to be invaluable to our clients as we have excelled at getting tickets
either dismissed or reduced. We
have consistently reduced our client’s exposure to harsh fines, points, and
insurance increases. Let our
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