Massachusetts Motorist with Traffic Ticket in New York
This page contains information for Commonwealth of Massachusetts motorists that received a traffic ticket in New York State. The article discusses the consequences in Massachusetts and New York. For more detailed information regarding your specific charges, you may want to contact a traffic ticket attorney.
Points in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is the Massachusetts administrative agency that handles all license related issues in Massachusetts.
General Law - Part I, Title XIV, Chapter 90, Section 30B provides:
(a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation, or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to subsection II as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for:
(b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to subsection II, the licensing authority in the home state shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home state;
This appears to mean that Massachusetts would treat any traffic ticket received out of the state as if it was received in Massachusetts. For confirmation and more detailed information on how an out-of-state violation would impact a Massachusetts license, one would need to contact a traffic ticket lawyer that practices in Massachusetts. To fight the ticket in New York, you need to contact a traffic lawyer that practices in New York.
Points in New York
Any violation that gives you points in Massachusetts will also give you points in New York. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) creates an internal driver license number for any motorist that receives a traffic ticket in New York State. This number is utilized to calculate violations within 18 month intervals, and ordering suspension for reaching eleven points and a driver assessment fee for reaching six points. The New York State DMV cannot suspend a Massachusetts license, but they can suspend the New York State driving privileges of a Massachusetts motorist. An out-of-state motorist driving in New York with suspended New York privileges is the same as a New York motorist driving with a suspended license in New York. The out-of-state motorist would be subject to arrest, criminal charges, and possible jail time.
Disputing a Traffic Ticket in New York
Disputing a traffic ticket in New York can be easy with a traffic ticket lawyer involved. This is because the person that received the ticket does not need to appear personally in court. Nor does the defendant have to have an excuse or defense in order to get the charges reduced or dismissed. In New York, your attorney can go to court in your place and speak for you in court. This means you would not have to attend a court in New York to get your charges dismissed or reduced. Your attorney can determine what works best for your case, whether to present the court with a valid defense, challenge the charges on procedural grounds, or utilize any diversion program that is available in the relevant jurisdiction. For detailed information, it is best if you contact a New York law firm whose main practice area is Traffic Law.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
For any traffic related charges in New York State, you can get in touch with the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. We are a traffic ticket law firm that operates across the entire state. Attorneys from our firm have handled cases in most of the approximately 1000 justice courts in New York. We fight tickets from Albany in the east to Ripley in the west. Our lawyers have experience with almost all traffic violations in New York. We handle common speeding tickets and more serious charges like driving with a suspended license. The team at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office persistently and diligently pursues the best possible disposition for each case. The efforts of our attorneys are reflected in the many five-star reviews our firm has received. The verified testimonials typically speak to the customer service we provide our clients and the results we obtain for them. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a complimentary consultation. You can get in touch with us at your convenience. We will be glad to discuss your case, the circumstances leading up to the traffic stop, and determine what makes the most sense for your situation. Our team can be reached by phone, email, or text message.
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