Types of Traffic Offenses

New York City Traffic Ticket Attorney

Have you received a traffic ticket in the New York City area? Are you concerned about the consequences of what this will do to your driving record as well as the stiff fines that may be involved? Instead of paying the fine, which is an automatic conviction of the traffic offense on your record, you may want the opportunity to defend yourself against your accusers, which is your legal right. If so, we advise you to contact a New York City traffic ticket lawyer at Gannes & Musico for a free consultation about your traffic offense. Our firm has focused on traffic ticket defense and, in doing so, has gained extensive knowledge and experience that can be put to use for you.

Various Types of Traffic Offenses

Traffic offenses are generally divided into two types:  parking violations and moving violations. Moving violations are the more serious, with heavier fines and penalties, and take place while you are in motion. The most serious of these are DWI and DUI which involve driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Other traffic offenses include, speeding, reckless endangerment, running a red light, leaving the scene of an accident without identifying yourself, driving without a license, driving without insurance, failing to fully stop at a stop sign, failing to stop for a school bus, seatbelt violations, tail-gating, failing to yield, driving in a vehicle that is unsafe, such as one without turn signals or brake lights, using the carpool lane illegally, changing lanes without using a turn signal, hauling an oversized load, making an illegal turn, and talking on a cell phone while driving unless you are using a hands-free device.

Many traffic offenses result in points being put on your driving record by the DMV which can raise your insurance premiums or result in a suspended license. For legal assistance with any traffic offense, consult with a New York traffic ticket attorney at our firm who can provide comprehensive and aggressive legal service.   

Have you received a traffic ticket in the New York City area? Contact a New York City Traffic Ticket Lawyer at our firm for the legal help you need today.