Ontario Motorist with Traffic Ticket in New York

This page contains information for motorists from the Province of Ontario that received a traffic ticket in New York State. The article discusses the consequences in the Province of Ontario and New York.

Demerit Points in Ontario

The Government of Ontario website states:

For confirmation and more detailed information on how a New York traffic ticket would impact an Ontario license, one would need to contact a traffic ticket lawyer that practices in Ontario. To dispute a ticket in New York, it is best if you directly contact a New York State traffic ticket lawyer.

Increased Insurance Rates

Another concern for an Ontario motorist with a traffic ticket are insurance rates. If your insurance company becomes aware of a serious traffic violation, they typically raise your insurance rates. Your insurance company does not look at which jurisdiction the violation occurred, but at the type of violation. For confirmation thereof you may want to contact your insurance company.

Impact in New York

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) creates an internal driver’s license number for any motorist that receives a traffic ticket in New York State. This license number is utilized to calculate violations within 18 month intervals, requiring a driver responsibility assessment fee for obtaining six points in 18 months and ordering suspension for reaching eleven points in 18 months. An Ontario motorist would also be suspended in New York if they fail to comply by not answering the ticket or not appearing in court as required. New York State cannot suspend an Ontario driver’s license, but they can suspend the New York State driving privileges of any motorist. An Ontario motorist driving in New York with suspended New York privileges is in the same position as a New York motorist driving with a suspended license in New York. The Ontario motorist would be subject to arrest and criminal charges.

Disputing a Traffic Ticket in New York

Fighting a traffic ticket in court is typically an unpleasant experience. Often there is the long travel time and the many hours spent in court. Being in a courtroom is not fun. The prosecutor and the judge are not on your side. They are generally unfriendly, and do not expect that they will be sensitive to your situation or inclined to accept your version of events (even if entirely true).

Disputing a traffic ticket in New York can be easy with a traffic ticket lawyer involved. This is because the person that received the ticket does not need to appear personally in court. Nor does the defendant have to have a defense or an excuse in order to get the charges dismissed or reduced. In New York State, your lawyer can go to court in your place and speak on your behalf in court. This means you would not have to attend traffic court in New York to get your charges reduced or dismissed. Your lawyer can figure out what works best for your case, whether to present the court with a valid defense, move to dismiss on technical issues, challenge the charges on procedural grounds, or utilize any diversion dismissal program that is available in the relevant jurisdiction. For more detailed information, it is best if you contact a New York law firm whose main practice area is Traffic Law.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

If you are an Ontario motorist and received a traffic ticket in New York State, you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. We are a New York State traffic ticket law firm that operates across the entire state. Lawyers from our firm have handled cases in most of the approximately 1000 justice courts in New York. Our firm opened in 2011 and since then we have helped many Canadian motorists. Our firm fights tickets from Buffalo and all points eastward, all the way to Brooklyn. Our attorneys have experience with almost all traffic-related charges in New York. We handle common speeding tickets and more serious charges like driving with a suspended license. The team at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office diligently and zealously pursue the best possible disposition for each client. The efforts of our lawyers are reflected in the many five-star reviews our firm has received. The verified testimonials typically speak about the results we obtain for our clients and the customer service we provide. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides motorists with a free consultation. You can contact us at your convenience. Someone from our firm will be glad to discuss your case, the circumstances leading up to the issuance of the traffic ticket, and determine what makes the most sense for your situation. Our team can be reached by phone call, text message, email, or website submission. We look forward to working with you.

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