Goshen License Defense Attorney
State police, county police, local police and park police are all entrusted with enforcing New York's various traffic laws. These law enforcement agencies are very vigilant in enforcing these laws. As a result, millions of traffic tickets are issued annually. Under New York law, each traffic conviction is worth a certain number of points. If a driver accumulates 11 or more points over an 18-month period, that driver's license is suspended. In certain circumstances, such as when a person is convicted of three speeding offenses over an 18-month period, suspension will result regardless of the total number of points.
If you have received a traffic ticket, it is important to understand what a criminal defense attorney can do for you. At Wolfe Law Firm, P.C., we have helped many individuals with traffic tickets obtain favorable results. Our efforts have helped our clients keep their driving privileges and avoid some of the worst consequences of a conviction.
A Summary of the New York Points System
| Violation | Points |
| Speeding | 3 |
| Speeding 1 to 10 MPH over the speed limit | 3 |
| 11 to 20 MPH over the speed limit | 4 |
| 21 to 30 MPH over the speed limit | 6 |
| 31 to 40 MPH over the speed limit | 8 |
| More than 40 MPH | 11 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Failing to stop for a school bus | 5 |
| Inadequate brakes | 4 |
| Following too closely | 4 |
| Failing to obey a traffic signal | 3 |
| Railroad crossing violation | 3 |
| Failing to yield right of way | 3 |
| Seat belt violations | 3 |
| Child safety seat violations for children under 16 | 3 |
| Leaving the scene of an accident that causes property damage or injury to a domestic animal | 3 |
| Any other moving violation | 2 |
| Inadequate brakes (employer's vehicle) | 2 |
Contact Wolfe Law Firm, P.C. • 845-234-4753 • 866-825-9123
Located in Campbell Hall, New York, our law firm serves clients in Rockland County, Sullivan County, Orange County and beyond. Call or e-mail our traffic defense lawyer. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation.
