Posts by Susan Veltry
Insurance Lapses Result in Suspended Registrations & Suspended Licenses in New York
Insurance Lapses, Registration Suspensions & License Suspensions in New York An insurance lapse can cause serious effects on both your registration and your license. Learn here how to avoid an insurance lapse and what to do if one occurs. What is an Insurance Lapse An insurance lapse occurs when there is no liability insurance coverage…
Read MoreAlways Fight a Speeding Ticket
Always Fight a Speeding Ticket Speeding tickets must ALWAYS be fought because they can have a very significant impact on your life…and more specifically…your bank account. The possible ramifications of a speeding ticket are: High fines and surcharges Points DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment Driver license suspension Driver license revocation Potential (but unlikely) jail sentence Large…
Read MoreI Missed My Court Date! What Do I Do?
So you woke up today and realized – Oh No – I missed my court date! This can be a terrifying realization, but don’t worry! In most cases, we can resolve this oversight by restoring your case to the court’s calendar and defending your case as if you never missed your court date. Different courts…
Read MoreFailure to Move Over Law in New York
Move Over Law Requirements New York requires that motorists move over when they see an emergency or hazard vehicle on the side of the road with its hazard lights on. Drivers are expected to move one full lane away from the stopped vehicle. This means that traveling in an adjacent lane generally is unacceptable If…
Read MoreReckless Driving in NY – A Criminal Charge – Not an Ordinary Traffic Ticket!
Reckless Driving Reckless driving is more than a moving violation—it is a misdemeanor offense. A conviction of reckless driving can result in a jail sentence, points on your license, a fine and several other very serious consequences as follows: Potential Consequences of a Reckless Driving Conviction Potential Jail Sentence Expand 1st Offense: 30 days in…
Read MoreSuffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Traffic Ticket Lawyer
The Best Lawyer to Fight a Ticket in Suffolk County Traffic Court Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (a/k/a Suffolk County Traffic Court) has gained a reputation for being one of the toughest courts on Long Island in which to fight a traffic ticket. This court has very stringent policies and procedures that, if…
Read MoreLynbrook Village Court Traffic Tickets
Can you Fight a Traffic Ticket in Lynbrook Village Court? You can Absolutely Fight a Lynbrook Village Court Traffic Ticket! If you receive a traffic ticket in Lynbrook Village, it is crucial that you speak to a traffic attorney that has experience defending traffic tickets in this particular court. Every court has different rules and…
Read MoreSouthampton Traffic Ticket Lawyer
Can you Beat a Southampton Traffic Ticket? You Can Absolutely Beat a Southampton Traffic Ticket! When you receive a Southampton traffic ticket it is important that you retain a traffic lawyer who has extensive experience fighting traffic tickets and is fully familiar with the rules and procedures of this particular court. Veltry Law, PC appears…
Read MoreHow Long do Points & Traffic Tickets Stay on your License in NY
How Long Do Points Stay on My License The Driver Violation Point System is how the New York State DMV identifies and penalizes high risk drivers. The DMV assigns a different amount of points to each moving violation based upon its severity. Please feel free to visit our Point Chart to view the different traffic…
Read MoreOut-of-State Drivers with New York Traffic Tickets
Out-of-State Driver with a New York Traffic Ticket You cannot Ignore a New York Traffic Ticket Even if you are Licensed in another State As a result of the Driver’s License Compact, all states (except Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Wisconsin) share information about drivers who are convicted of traffic violations in its jurisdiction. This means…
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