Town of Lancaster, New York
Lancaster is a town in Erie County, New York. It is located around fifteen miles east of downtown Buffalo. The town consists mainly of residential communities serving as the suburbs of Buffalo. Within the town is the Village of Lancaster and half of the Village of Depew., the total population was estimated at 45,000.
Traffic Tickets in the Town of Lancaster
The New York State Thruway traverses through the northern portion of the town. The speed limit is 65 mph. Motorists traveling at speeds 80 mph or above will typically be stopped and cited. Most citations in Lancaster are speeding violations of this nature. Traffic patrol on the Thruway is conducted by Troop âTâ of the New York State Police.
Many traffic tickets are also issued on US-20 (Broadway). This is the main road and commercial hub of Lancaster. The speed limit is reduced as the US-20 gets into the downtown area, i.e. the Village of Lancaster and the Village of Depew. Motorists often fail to notice the reduced speed limit thereby turning the road into a speed trap. Other important east-west roads are Genesee Street (NYS-33), Pleasant View Drive (CR-161), Walden Avenue (NYS-952Q), and William Street (CR-338). Important north-south roads include Central Avenue (CR-57), Pavement Road (CR-139), and Ransom Road (CR-155).
The New York State Police typically conduct traffic stops on the highways and the Lancaster Police Department typically conduct traffic stops on the local roads. Thruway tickets are handled by the Lancaster Town Court. Tickets issued on the local roads can go to the Lancaster Town Court, the Lancaster Village Court, or the Depew Village Court. The exact location of the alleged violation determines which court has jurisdiction over the case.
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