Vehicle & Traffic Law 381a - Motorcycle Equipment Violations

See this link for full statute. VTL is analogous to VTL 375, which lists the equipment violations for cars and trucks. Like VTL 375, most of the violations allow for dismissal of the charges if the equipment deficiencies are subsequently rectified. Like VTL 375, the fines range from $0 to $100 with a mandatory surcharge of $58 (in NYC it is $63). The one important exception is where the motorcycle brakes are inadequate. A conviction of this charge will result in four points on your license.

Often when a motorcyclist is stopped, they are issued this ticket along with other tickets. It is critical that a strong defense be presented in response to such a situation and that you submit a Not Guilty plea on both tickets. Experienced traffic attorneys deal with motorcycle tickets constantly and know how to best handle them to ensure they are reduced as much as possible. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a New York State traffic ticket defense firm. We help motorists across the entire state from Tonawanda to Brooklyn. Contact us at your convenience and utilize our offer for a free consultation.

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