Portage, New York
Portage is a small and rural town in Livingston County, New York. The closest large city is Rochester, around 50 miles northeast. , there were an estimated 700 residents living in the town. Portage is considered part of the Finger Lakes region and covers twenty-six and two thirds of a square mile. Inside the town are several hamlets. They are named Dalton, Hunt, Hunt Hollow, Oakland and Portage. The town was settled around the early 1800’s and formed in 1827. Its early economy grew exponentially due to the extension of the Erie Railroad. The town was once home to the longest and tallest wooden bridge in the world. In 1875 the bridge was destroyed in a fire. It was remade and saw usage until 2017.
Traffic Tickets in Portage
Most of the traffic violations issued in Portage come from the town’s major roadways. New York State Route 436 (NYS-436) is the largest. It runs east and west through town. New York State Route 70 (NYS-70) and County Route 20 (CR-20) meet NYS-436 in the center of town and head south and southwest, serving the hamlets of Hunt and Hunt Hollow. The town’s northern area is the most rural and is made up only of small, local roads.
The Portage Justice Court (Portage Town Court) is located in the hamlet of Hunt. It has jurisdiction over the town roads. Any ticket issued in Portage will be adjudicated there. Speeding is a common charge the court sees. Other violations adjudicated at the court include texting while driving, driving with a suspended license and unsafe passing. Tickets in Portage are not issued by a local police department. They are issued by the New York State Police and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. If you were cited with a ticket in Portage, we highly recommend that you speak with a traffic ticket lawyer as soon as possible. A dedicated traffic lawyer is qualified to assess your situation and advise accordingly.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office practices traffic defense throughout Livingston County. Our firm has the experience to handle your ticket because we primarily handle traffic related charges. Since 2011, we have helped thousands of clients get their violations reduced or dismissed. Our testimonials show that we are results oriented and know how to obtain advantageous plea deals. For more information on our legal services, contact us at any time. We offer representation to any ticketed motorist in Portage and beyond.
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