Town of West Seneca, New York
West Seneca is a town in Erie County, New York. It is located just east of Buffalo and is considered part of the Buffalo Metropolitan area. West Seneca is, for the most part, made up of several residential communities serving as one of the suburbs of Buffalo. , the total population was estimated at 45,000.
Seneca is the name of a Native American tribe that originally inhabited the area. The Town of Seneca in Ontario County is around 100 miles east from West Seneca. Seneca and West Seneca have nothing to do with each other. Originally there were two towns named Seneca, leading to confusion, so the Seneca in Erie County changed its name to West Seneca.
Traffic Tickets in the Town of West Seneca
The town of West Seneca has its own justice court that has jurisdiction over several different legal matters. However, this court mostly adjudicates traffic tickets. In fact, West Seneca is one of the busiest justice courts in New York State due to its volume of traffic tickets.
Most of West Seneca’s traffic citations originate on Interstate-90 (New York State Thruway). A long stretch of the I-90 runs on a straight north-south line through West Seneca. Most of the I-90 has a 65 mph speed limit. However, through West Seneca the speed limit is generally 55 mph. Many motorists are not aware of the reduced speed, which leads to many traffic stops for speeding. This is all the more of a problem for Canadian drivers who often do not correctly acclimate to the difference between miles per hour and kilometers per hour. Many traffic stops are conducted on New York State Route 400 (Aurora Expressway). The NYS-400 crosses the town east-west. It is two lanes in each direction with a grassy median. Here the speed limit is 65 mph. Motorists clocked above 80 mph tend to get pulled over and cited. Also in West Seneca is a portion of the Southern Expressway (US-219). Other busy roadways in West Seneca include Southwestern Boulevard (US-20), Seneca Street (NYS-16), Centre Road (NYS-16), Transit Road (NYS-78), Harlem Road/Orchard Park Road (NYS-240), Union Road (NYS-277), and Clinton Street (NYS-354). The highways are patrolled by Troop “A” of the New York State Police. On local streets traffic stops can also be conducted by officers of the West Seneca Police Department.
For speeding or any other traffic ticket in West Seneca, it is prudent that you contact a traffic lawyer before you take action. Simply pleading guilty to the charge can be costly. The total fines tend to be high. More importantly, pleading guilty to a moving violation will put points on your license and cause your car insurance to go up. It does not matter if you are a New York driver, out-of-state driver, or Canadian driver. The good news is that motorists have options. In fact, your charges can be reduced or dismissed without you having to present a defense and without you even having to appear in court. For more information, you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State traffic ticket defense firm. The firm opened in 2011 with the purpose of helping motorists with their traffic tickets. Since 2011, our attorneys have helped many motorists in Erie County and specifically in West Seneca. Our attorneys diligently pursue the best result for its clients. Our team does not rest until we are sure we obtained the most optimal disposition. Our diligence and efforts have paid off. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office has received countless five-star reviews across several social media platforms. We are also always referred to friends and family. Our firm is willing to take on your case in West Seneca. Just get in touch with us. Consultations are free.
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