Speeding Ticket in NY state

**JC.1987** · 12-29-2010, 03:49 PM

Ok guys, i'm from Ontario, and recently got a speeding ticket in NY state (T'was doing 79 in a 55 mph)...

Whats the best way to go about this? I haven't sent in my plea yet, and am wondering if i should call one of those law offices who go to court for you? Or should i just pay the ticket?

If anyone has had any luck with the above, or any advice, i would greatly appreciate it !!

**DSM4Life** · 12-29-2010, 05:09 PM

Cops aren't as friendly here are they are in Canada, ehhhh ?

Here in Philadelphia, I would plead not guilty, show up and explain how i was in the wrong and that i was very sorry for my poor judgement but then go ahead and ask that the points be dropped. I have had my points dropped everytime and made to pay the fine which i am totally OK with. Not sure if NY works the same way or not.

**zimmy** · 12-29-2010, 05:13 PM

lol plead not guilty and then explain how you were in the wrong? WOW...that doesn't sound like it makes since. I'd plead no contest and ask for a defered adjudification personally. But seeing how you are going to leave the country...that probably doesn't work well with probation.

**DSM4Life** · 12-29-2010, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by zimmy

lol plead not guilty and then explain how you were in the wrong? WOW...that doesn't sound like it makes since. I'd plead no contest and ask for a defered adjudification personally. But seeing how you are going to leave the country...that probably doesn't work well with probation.

You two choices are guilty or not guilty. You have to plead not guilty in order to get a court date. If you plead guilty , you accept the ticket and all the charges that follow.

**Tigershark** · 12-29-2010, 06:25 PM

I did what DSM said last summer. My points were dropped and the fine was cut in half. Didn't even have to appear in court. I talked to the prosecutor the day before and we wroked it out.

**zimmy** · 12-30-2010, 08:45 AM

oh I see...in texas you can say guilty / no contest IF you can have deferred :P Oh and be careful when you "do what dsm says". Last time I listened to him I woke up with a soar a$$hole

**bruary17** · 12-30-2010, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by DSM4Life

Cops aren't as friendly here are they are in Canada, ehhhh ?

Here in Philadelphia, I would plead not guilty, show up and explain how i was in the wrong and that i was very sorry for my poor judgement but then go ahead and ask that the points be dropped. I have had my points dropped everytime and made to pay the fine which i am totally OK with. Not sure if NY works the same way or not.

Exactly. You have to write a letter obv unless you plan on showing up in NYS for the court date. The empire state sucks, buddy! Gun permits are ubsurdly difficult to obtain here and our sales taxes BEELOOOWS! Next time, fly through!!

**DSM4Life** · 12-30-2010, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by zimmy

oh I see...in texas you can say guilty / no contest IF you can have deferred :P Oh and be careful when you "do what dsm says". Last time I listened to him I woke up with a soar a$$hole

I told you that must have been from dinner.

**drdeath613** · 12-31-2010, 02:59 AM

theres guilty no contest and not guilty

all a lawyer will tell u to do is plead no contest its not the same as pleading guilty as it only means your not going to contest the rulings

get a public defender or a lawyer from where ur from and ull never have to see the inside of our court system cause it blows haha

lol having a 8th of weed and driving without a license will both get you a year in jail

**JC.1987** · 01-07-2011, 02:00 PM

has anyone had luck with one of those law offices that handle speeding tickets?

**Kawigirl** · 01-07-2011, 02:05 PM

I've ridden with a few down into the states...someone always gets a ticket....and I don't think anyone has paid. They've gotten letters in the mail stating..."their Oregon license has been suspended"....lol

But nothing has happened to any....in their cases!

**stack_it** · 01-07-2011, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by JC.1987

has anyone had luck with one of those law offices that handle speeding tickets?

I've used em. They've gotten the tickets dropped or reduced to non traffic every time. Just give one a call.

**stack_it** · 01-07-2011, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Kawigirl

I've ridden with a few down into the states...someone always gets a ticket....and I don't think anyone has paid. They've gotten letters in the mail stating..."their Oregon license has been suspended"....lol

But nothing has happened to any....in their cases!

until the next time they go to that state and get pulled over. They'll be taken to jail on a bench warrant for failure to appear. They keep those things open for years.

**Kawigirl** · 01-07-2011, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by stack_it

until the next time they go to that state and get pulled over. They'll be taken to jail on a bench warrant for failure to appear. They keep those things open for years.

so...after so many years...whatta think would happen...if they ever did get pulled over in that same state? I'm curious

**stack_it** · 01-07-2011, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Kawigirl

so...after so many years...whatta think would happen...if they ever did get pulled over in that same state? I'm curious

Me and a buddy were out of state and he got pulled over for running a red light. They gave him the ticket and we went on our way. He decided not to pay for it. 4 years later he's calling me at 2:30am to bail him put of jail because he just got pulled over out in that area and they arrested him for failure to appear.

The cop felt bad but said it came up in the computer as still open so he had to take him in.

**zaggahamma** · 01-07-2011, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by JC.1987

has anyone had luck with one of those law offices that handle speeding tickets?

i've seen good results come from those yes

**Kawigirl** · 01-07-2011, 09:36 PM

Yes..thinking of it. On my way back from Vegas...with friends. One got moved to that "room"..cause his passport came up showing he had an outstanding warrant for not paying a fine (drinking in public)...but that was 5 years previous. And...yet..nothing happened on our way to Vegas..just coming back. Guess it comes up at some point. Not fun for the rest of us...since we got searched as well just for traveling with him. I swear...the custom agent was just checkin out my undies, commenting on them. Said nothing...230 am...wanting to go home..not get "thoroughly" searched.

And..yes..jpkman...many motorcyclists use those here; costly but if your license depends on reducing demerits; its worth it. Speeding 60 + over speed limit here got me 6...and was to be court appearance; but...worked the girly thing and got a $228 ticket instead. (thank goodness for sweet talking...long hair and boobs) I've actually gone down before court date...asked to see the court judge; and usually ask to bring down the amount, but most of all the demerits. And, they always do. Not sure if they have same procedures in the US.

**Kawigirl** · 01-07-2011, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by stack_it

Me and a buddy were out of state and he got pulled over for running a red light. They gave him the ticket and we went on our way. He decided not to pay for it. 4 years later he's calling me at 2:30am to bail him put of jail because he just got pulled over out in that area and they arrested him for failure to appear.

The cop felt bad but said it came up in the computer as still open so he had to take him in.

If I pulled someone over just for speeding or such..and from out of state..country. I wouldn't bother. It's like..."your not gonna pay this ticket...are ya"...ur...no officer. (honestly). Just a waste of time if I was the officer....just warn...and let go.

I've gotten pulled over a lot on my bike..mainly for modifications; and they say I'm "flagged" in the system. So..this is my warning..but if I get pulled over again for something; they'll run my license and see I was pulled over and warned. But...apparently only for a few months.

**stack_it** · 01-07-2011, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Kawigirl

If I pulled someone over just for speeding or such..and from out of state..country. I wouldn't bother. It's like..."your not gonna pay this ticket...are ya"...ur...no officer. (honestly). Just a waste of time if I was the officer....just warn...and let go.

I've gotten pulled over a lot on my bike..mainly for modifications; and they say I'm "flagged" in the system. So..this is my warning..but if I get pulled over again for something; they'll run my license and see I was pulled over and warned. But...apparently only for a few months.

Yeah I agree if it's just a little traffic violation then they should issue a warning. Catch a cop on a power trip or having a bad day and the chances of that are slim tho.

I've had a few warnings and I don't think they stay in the system long. Most cops probably don't even put them in.