Connecticut Motorists with a Traffic Ticket in New York
This page is about motorists that have a Connecticut driver’s license that received a traffic ticket in New York State. The page discusses the possible consequences in Connecticut and New York. For more detailed information on the ticket’s impact in Connecticut, it is prudent to contact a Connecticut traffic ticket attorney. For more detailed information on how to deal with the ticket in New York, it is prudent to contact a New York traffic ticket attorney.
Points in Connecticut
It is our understanding that the violation will be reported to Connecticut, but Connecticut will not add out-of-state violations to a Connecticut motorist driving record. There can be exceptions for CDL drivers and exceptions for charges such as DWI.
Insurance In Connecticut
Insurance companies do not care if the state DMV assigns points or how many points they assign. Insurance companies just look at violations. To the extent the violation is reported to Connecticut, your Connecticut insurance company may become aware of the violation. It is best if you contact your insurance company or insurance broker to determine if an out-of-state ticket will cause increased insurance rates.
Impact in New York
If you drive often in New York, have previous tickets in New York, or may be moving to New York, it is probably important to fight your New York ticket. This is because of your phantom New York driver’s license. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles creates an internal account for anyone that received a ticket in New York. This is used to issue a driver assessment fee for getting 6 points or suspension for getting 11 points. New York State cannot suspend a Connecticut license, but they can suspend the New York State driving privileges of a Connecticut motorist. Driving with suspended privileges in New York is the same as driving with a suspended license in New York. You would be subject to arrest and criminal charges.
Suspension for Noncompliance in New York
Even if no points are not added to your Connecticut license, it does not mean the ticket can be ignored. Such action will result in your suspension in Connecticut. According to the CT DMV.
If you’re issued a ticket in Connecticut or any other state and you fail to answer the ticket by the due date, or if you miss a scheduled court date or a court-imposed deadline, the court or out-of-state jurisdiction will request the DMV to suspend your license privilege.
Connecticut and New York are parties to the Driver License Compact and both states will honor requests to suspend their motorist for failing to handle an out-of-state ticket.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
For any traffic related charges in New York, you can contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. We are a New York traffic ticket defense firm that operates across the entire state. Our attorneys have experience with almost all courts in New York and with almost all common citations. We have helped many Connecticut motorists with tickets in the towns near Connecticut, such as Bedford, Kent, and Southeast. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a free consultation. You can contact us at your convenience to discuss your case and determine what makes the most sense for your situation. We can be reached by phone, text message, email, or website submission. If you choose not to retain our firm, but found our page helpful, please consider leaving us a testimonial. All reviews are appreciated.
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