VTL 1111(e), Failed to Obey Traffic Signal Ahead

VTL 1111(e) is a rarely cited ticket. It is because it appears to be redundant to VTL 1110(a), Disobeying a Traffic Control Device. A conviction of this charge (whether by pleading guilty or after trial) will put three points on your driving abstract. The maximum fine is $243. You may see increased insurance rates with this violation appearing on your record.

Text of Statute

Traffic shall obey signs requiring obedience to traffic-control signals at intersections other than those at which such signals are located.  No intersection not controlled by such signs prior to the effective date of this section shall hereafter be made subject to such method of control and no ordinance, order, rule or regulation requiring such obedience shall hereafter be adopted.

Disputing a Traffic Ticket

Like other traffic citations, a defendant or their counsel can fight the charges. Whether the allegations are correct, partially correct, or entirely incorrect does not usually does not play a role in the adjudication of the case. Success in challenging traffic related charges rarely involves convincing the judge of your narrative of the events. Without evidence such as dash-cam footage or an uninvolved witness, the judge will most likely believe the police officer’s version of the events over the motorist’s version of events. The best way to fight traffic charges is by finding deficiencies, whether factual or legal factual, whether a contradiction or an omission, with the charging documents. Also, a valid case requires that all documents be filed properly. Criminal Procedure Law 245 allows for many discovery rights. This is where an experienced traffic attorney can help. Your lawyer can utilize various procedural and technical tactics to dispute the case. A good lawyer should be able to get the violation reduced to a parking ticket or perhaps dismissed entirely.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a traffic ticket defense firm. We opened in 2011 in Sullivan County with the goal of helping motorists facing serious traffic related charges. Since 2011 we have expanded and now cover the entire state. Our firm has helped motorists on the eastern edge of Long Island, in The Bronx, in cities near the Canadian border, and towns outside of Buffalo. If you retain our firm, you can be assured that the attorney that will fight your ticket has extensive experience in Traffic Law. The efforts of our team are reflected in the hundreds of five-star testimonials we have received. Please note you will not have to attend court personally to fight the ticket. Your lawyer can make all the necessary court appearances in your place. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with free consultation. You can contact us at your convenience via text message or phone call.

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