OFFICIAL GUIDE TO VALHALLA TRAFFIC COURT
Over the years, I have made thousands of appearances in
traffic courts around New York State.
Of all the courts I have appeared, Mt. Pleasant (also known as Valhalla Court) must be one of the
busiest. This is partially
attributable to the large number of traffic violations that are made returnable
to this court. The Town of Mt.
Pleasant is located in the center of Westchester County. It has several
major highways running through the heart of the municipality. Two of these highways include the Saw
Mill River Parkway and the Sprain Brook Parkway. These major thoroughfares accommodate thousands of drivers
each day and they are vigilantly patrolled by law enforcement. As a result, many drivers are issued tickets returnable to this court.
THE LAW
Mt. Pleasant Town Court receives large number tickets
written under the Vehicle Traffic Law.
These tickets can include speeding ticket violations and following too
closely violations. Many of the
tickets adjudicated in this court can carry points against a license, monetary
fines, and significant insurance increases.
Speeding tickets and other moving violations can be written under similar statutes such as the Town Code, Parkway Rules and Regs, and Thruway Regulations.
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
|
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
|
THE LOCAL LAWYER ADVANTAGE
If you are looking to fight your ticket, give our local
lawyers a call. Hiring our local
lawyers can make all the difference in the success of your case. We are familiar with the local rules,
policies, and procedures. Hiring a
law firm with the experience to navigate through the court, protocols, and
prosecutors can only help.
FAQS
Who prosecutes tickets in Mt. Pleasant?
The majority of tickets returnable to Mt. Pleasant are prosecuted by the Town Attorney’s Office. They prosecute tickets issued by the New York State Police and Mt. Pleasant Town Police. The County Police can defer to the Town Attorney or elect to prosecute their own cases.
Where is the court located?
One Town Hall Plaza
Valhalla, NY 10595
How do I contact the court if I have a question?
Mt. Pleasant is a full time court. They can be reached by phone or in person.
Is there parking at the court?
There is a small parking lot located outside of the
court. When court is in session,
the parking lot tends to fill up quickly.
It is recommended that litigants arrive early to ensure their timely
arrival.
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