Illinois Motorist with a Traffic Ticket in New York
This page is about a Illinois licensed driver that received a traffic ticket in New York State. The article discusses the possible consequences in Illinois and New York. For more detailed information on the ticket’s impact in Illinois, it is best to contact a Illinois traffic ticket attorney. For more detailed information on how to handle the ticket in New York, it is best to contact a New York traffic ticket attorney.
Impact in Illinois
Illinois is part of the Driver License Compact. This is an agreement between states to share information on traffic violations between each other. This means that if an Illinois motorist gets a ticket in another state, the sister state will report the violation back to Illinois. What Illinois does with the information is unclear. It is also unclear if Illinois insurance companies become aware of the out-of-state violation. Illinois has an extensive point system for traffic violations. To get a clearer picture on the impact in Illinois it is prudent to contact an attorney that is licensed in Illinois that practices traffic ticket defense.
Suspension in Illinois
Even if out-of-state violations do not appear on your Illinois record, it does not mean any New York ticket can be ignored. If you are non-compliant with a New York traffic ticket, your Illinois license will eventually be suspended. This is definitely an aspect of the Driver License Compact. Furthermore the Illinois DMV has a Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS), which requires suspension in Illinois for any Illinois motorist with suspension in other states.
Impact in New York
If you drive often in New York, plan on obtaining a New York license, or have previous tickets in New York, it is probably imperative to fight your New York ticket. This is because of your phantom New York State driver’s license. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) creates an internal account for any out-of-state motorist that received a moving violation in New York. The NYS DMV uses this license to track points and issue a driver assessment fee for amassing six points or suspension for amassing eleven points. New York State cannot suspend a Illinois driver’s license, but they can suspend the New York driving privileges of a Illinois motorist. An out-of-state motorist driving with suspended New York privileges is the same as a New York motorist driving with a suspended New York license. You would be subject to arrest and criminal charges.
Fighting a Traffic Ticket in New York
Disputing a traffic ticket in New York can be easy with an attorney involved. This is because the defendant does not need to appear personally in court. New York State law allows an attorney to go to court in the place of their client. This means you would not have to attend a court in New York to get your charges dismissed or reduced. Nor would you have to provide the court or the prosecutor with an excuse or defense to the charges. Your attorney can figure out what works best for your case, whether to challenge the charges on procedural grounds, utilize a diversion program, or present the court with a defense. For detailed information about your tickets, it is best if you contact a New York law firm whose main practice area is Vehicle & Traffic Law.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
For any traffic related charges in New York State, you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. We are a New York traffic ticket defense firm that operates across the entire state. We have experience with almost all justice courts in New York and our team has handled almost all common citations. Our firm has helped motorists from Brooklyn to Buffalo and most areas in between. The attorneys at the Benjamin Goldman diligently and persistently pursue the best possible disposition for each case. Our efforts have paid off. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has received hundreds of five-star reviews across several online platforms. The verified testimonials commonly speak to the results we obtained and the customer service we provided. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a free consultation. You can contact us at your convenience to discuss your case and determine what makes the most sense for your situation. We can be reached by phone call, email, text message, or website submission.
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