Speeding
The most common ticket on Long Island highways — from the LIE and Northern State to local roads. Points scale sharply with speed.
3–11 pointsWe defend the full range of New York Vehicle & Traffic Law (VTL) charges issued throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Below is what we handle and why fighting matters.
The most common ticket on Long Island highways — from the LIE and Northern State to local roads. Points scale sharply with speed.
3–11 pointsUsing a hand-held device or texting while driving (VTL 1225-c / 1225-d) carries heavy points and insurance impact.
5 pointsFailure to stop at a signal, stop sign, or device — including right-on-red and intersection violations.
3 pointsNot yielding the right-of-way, including to pedestrians and at intersections.
3 pointsUnsafe lane changes, improper passing, and following too closely (tailgating).
3–4 pointsA serious violation in New York — the penalty was recently raised and now carries 8 points.
8 pointsA misdemeanor criminal charge — not just a ticket — that can stay on your record.
5 pointsSpeeding in a construction zone now carries 8 points regardless of how fast you were going, plus enhanced fines.
8 pointsFailing to move over for emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles.
3 pointsAggravated Unlicensed Operation (VTL 511) is a misdemeanor that now also carries 11 license points — not a simple ticket.
11 pts · misdemeanorDriving without a valid license, registration, or inspection, and related equipment charges.
VariesOperating without insurance (VTL 319) can lead to fines and a license/registration suspension.
Suspension riskCommercial drivers face stricter standards and a conviction can threaten your CDL and job. We also handle fleet defense for companies managing multiple drivers.
Fleet · CDLWe defend alcohol- and drug-related driving charges (VTL 1192) — serious criminal matters that now also carry 11 DMV points.
11 pts · criminalLeaving the scene of a property-damage or injury incident under the VTL.
VariesNew York assigns points to most moving-violation convictions. Accumulate 11 points within 18 months and the DMV can suspend your license. Hit 6 or more points in 18 months and you owe a Driver Responsibility Assessment — a separate fee on top of fines and rising insurance. New York recently raised the points for several violations — including DWI/DWAI, aggravated unlicensed operation, school-bus passing, and construction-zone speeding.
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| DWI / DWAI / Aggravated DWI / DWAI-Drugs | 11 |
| Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (VTL 511) | 11 |
| Speeding more than 40 mph over the limit | 11 |
| Speeding 31–40 mph over | 8 |
| Speeding in a work / construction zone | 8 |
| Passing a stopped school bus | 8 |
| Speeding 21–30 mph over | 6 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Cell phone use / texting while driving | 5 |
| Railroad crossing violation | 5 |
| Speeding 11–20 mph over | 4 |
| Speeding 1–10 mph over | 3 |
| Failure to yield / red light / stop sign | 3 |
| Improper passing or unsafe lane change | 3 |
| Most other moving violations | 2 |
Point values reflect the current NY DMV point schedule and can change. Verify current values at dmv.ny.gov before relying on them. The Driver Responsibility Assessment is generally $100/year for three years at 6 points, with $25/year added per additional point.
Tickets in Nassau and Suffolk are usually handled by county Traffic & Parking Violations Agencies — where negotiated reductions are often possible — or by local town and village justice courts.
Paying a ticket is the same as pleading guilty. It adds points, can raise your insurance for years, and counts toward a possible suspension. A reduction or dismissal often costs less in the long run than the insurance increase from a conviction.
In many Nassau and Suffolk cases, we can appear on your behalf so you don’t have to take off work or travel. We’ll tell you upfront if your appearance is required.
Many tickets in Nassau and Suffolk can be negotiated down to fewer points or a non-moving violation, and some are dismissed. No attorney can guarantee a specific result — outcomes depend on the charge, your record, and the facts. We’ll give you an honest assessment.
We quote a flat fee upfront after reviewing your ticket, so you know the cost before you commit. See the Payment page for details.
Yes. Commercial drivers are held to stricter standards and certain reductions available to regular drivers may not apply. Tell us you hold a CDL on the intake form so we handle your case accordingly.