A few weeks ago a recieved a speeding ticket for going 51 in a 35. This is my first offense/ticket and I have been driving for a number of years already. I sent in the ticket and plead not guilty. (While I know I was speeding I thought the speedlimit was 45 because it was a road that turned from a Highway into a village road).
What is the worst that can happen going 16 miles over the speed limit? And when should I expect to hear back from the town about my new court date?
I live in the state of New York.
2007-01-29 03:59:12 · 6 answers · asked by Hey girl 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The worst thing is that your insurance company will raise your rates for 5 years and the state will give you a fine. Other than that.. nothing will happen to you.
2007-01-29 04:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by a 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not positive about New York laws, but I know that in Illinois the fines vary for how much over you were going. For 1 to 17 mph it is $75, 17-35 is $95 and anything over that is mandatory court, let the judge decide. There may be classes available that you may take to get the ticket taken off your record so your insurance rates won't rise. The worst you will probably get is around a $75 fine and court supervision, the best, the judge dismisses the ticket. Just my two cents worth from Illinois experience.
2007-01-29 04:07:06 · answer #2 · answered by jimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about NY laws as they vary from state to state.
But typically if you are found guilty you will just get a big fine, points on your license and your insurance will be raised for 3-5 yrs. I've have never lived in a state that does it by mail, so I really can't help you with that part. You should probably call the courthouse or the office that you sent the ticket to inorder to find out about that.
2007-01-29 04:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, many think that doing 10mph over the limit is worse than only 5mph over the limit.
The judge doesn't always consider how fast over the limit but only that you WERE in fact speeding.
Only times I've seen a judge become more concerned about how fast over the limit is when it's a speed exceeding 25mph over the limit at which time in my own state becomes careless driving or even reckless endangerment.
One option to consider is to see if there is a program which allows you to attend a drivers safety course in lieu of the speeding conviction. Check with your local court house on that one!
Best wishes!
2007-01-29 04:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if i were you i would get a good lawyer to take care of it i use mine all the time i have had around 40-45 tickets in 11 years and i have a clean record i just give him the money for the ticket and $50 to $75 and he takes care of it
2007-01-29 04:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What year is your car?? Well what you can do is take it in to have the calibration tested....you might not have been speeding because maybe your speedometer wasn't reading correctly! It costs $35.00 and it can be your defense! That should knock a couple of miles off of your charge and lessen the damage! Good luck!
2007-01-29 04:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by YD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋