traffic tickets

[Tony Bag o Donuts]

Originally Posted by cindra

Hey Tony,

Not sure if it will help you or not, but they had a local lawyer on TV here the other night talking about speeding tickets. He said when you get a ticket it is only an allegation, not a conviction. There can be ways of reducing or eliminating tickets/points/keeping insurance from rising, etc. Getting a lawyer can be a big help because they know what is possible.

I guess it depends on the cost of the tickets and fallout vs. the cost of the lawyer.

Just thought I'd throw that out there for you to ponder.

thanks, but a lawyer in NY = big bucks...sis in law is an attorney, but only corporate litigation....i am just going to pay it and take a 6 hr course to reduce the points....

[sherri]

Originally Posted by cindra

Hey Tony,

Not sure if it will help you or not, but they had a local lawyer on TV here the other night talking about speeding tickets. He said when you get a ticket it is only an allegation, not a conviction. There can be ways of reducing or eliminating tickets/points/keeping insurance from rising, etc. Getting a lawyer can be a big help because they know what is possible.

I guess it depends on the cost of the tickets and fallout vs. the cost of the lawyer.

Just thought I'd throw that out there for you to ponder.

My husband has helped out a few of our clients in traffic court before. Most attorneys don't charge too much for this (unless it was DUI...then it can be considered a criminal matter). Most charge about $200.00 (hubby charges less if they are clients of ours). Attorney fee is one time deal...Points stay on you licence for 36 - 40 months, and the insurance company will charge accordingly. (Most personal auto policies are written on 6 month basis, so you get jammed twice a year until this is off...)Taking the 6 hour Accident Prevention class will help lower the points. (Some states...not NY...will let you take this class on-line. Website is http://www.nsc.org)

Call you insurance COMPANY (not agent) directly, and tell them that you need a "Coverage Letter" showing there was insurance on that vehicle. In NY, letter must show VIN # and list the SPECIFIC day of the ticket. It must also state that there was continuous coverage, with no lapses. Again, in NY, the court will not take a copy of this letter, nor a faxed copy. Must be original from the Insurance Company. If you have problem getting insurance company info, let me know & I'll get it for you.

Good luck!

[Tony Bag o Donuts]

Originally Posted by sherri

My husband has helped out a few of our clients in traffic court before. Most attorneys don't charge too much for this (unless it was DUI...then it can be considered a criminal matter). Most charge about $200.00 (hubby charges less if they are clients of ours). Attorney fee is one time deal...Points stay on you licence for 36 - 40 months, and the insurance company will charge accordingly. (Most personal auto policies are written on 6 month basis, so you get jammed twice a year until this is off...)Taking the 6 hour Accident Prevention class will help lower the points. (Some states...not NY...will let you take this class on-line. Website is http://www.nsc.org)

Call you insurance COMPANY (not agent) directly, and tell them that you need a "Coverage Letter" showing there was insurance on that vehicle. In NY, letter must show VIN # and list the SPECIFIC day of the ticket. It must also state that there was continuous coverage, with no lapses. Again, in NY, the court will not take a copy of this letter, nor a faxed copy. Must be original from the Insurance Company. If you have problem getting insurance company info, let me know & I'll get it for you.

Good luck!

Thanks Sherri,
but 90.00 seems like a small fee to go into NY and argue over.
Plus how can I prove that I had the document in the car?
I know NY doesn't allow online courses, but do I have to take the course IN NY? or can I take it here in PA if its by the same national agency?

[sherri]

Originally Posted by Tony Bag o Donuts

Thanks Sherri,
but 90.00 seems like a small fee to go into NY and argue over.
Plus how can I prove that I had the document in the car?

Believe it or not, the court just wants to make sure you have/had insurance on the day of the violation. That is what the coverage letter is for. The violation for driving without insurance will be dropped if you have this letter showing there was coverage. $90.00 isn't bad, but how many points are they going to hit you for? 6 points is the equivalent of 2 At Fault Accidents, and is subject to rate increases from the insurance company. Definately find out about the Accident Prevention Class, and if NJ will accept the on-line class..(then, you can take it at your leisure, while drunk & in pajamas!!). This will help offset the cost of the speeding ticket. Where in NY did you get the ticket? My husband is on the board of directors of Nassau Lawyers, and he is friendly with many of the judges and village court clerks. I'll ask him his opinion if/when I get off the site and get my lazy butt to the office!

[Gothic1973]

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