Canaan, New York
Canaan is a rural town in Columbia County, New York. It is located around thirty miles southeast of Albany. The town’s eastern boundary forms the Massachusetts state line. , the town population was estimated at 1,600.
Traffic Tickets in Canaan
Interstate 90 passes through the town, connecting the New York State Thruway to the Massachusetts Turnpike. The I-90 gives rise to numerous traffic violations, mostly speeding tickets. The speed limit on the I-90 does not exceed 65 miles per hour. Motorists clocked 80 mph or above run a high risk of being pulled over. All traffic matters are adjudicated in the Canaan Town Court (Town of Canaan Justice Court).
Massachusetts and New York are part of the Driver License Compact agreement. This means if a Massachusetts driver receives a ticket in New York State the conviction will be reported to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If you are a Massachusetts driver, it makes sense to try to avoid being convicted of a traffic violation in New York. More information for MA drivers here.
New York law allows for an attorney to go to court instead of the defendant to resolve a traffic ticket. This means you can hire an attorney to get your ticket dismissed or reduced without having to personally attend court. To find out more, contact a New York traffic ticket law firm.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a law firm that focuses on traffic tickets. We have been assisting motorists in Columbia County for over a decade. We have a strong track record of obtaining substantial reductions or dismissals on behalf of our clients. Client satisfaction is our top priority. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office offers a complimentary consultation to motorists. We can answer any questions you may have regarding your ticket. Feel free to reach out to us at any time through phone, e-mail, or submission form on our website.
Points Reduced or Money Back Guarantee*
Our firm offers a Point Reduction or Money Back Guarantee*. This means we will issue a full refund of your legal fee if we are unable to reduce the points added to your license as a result of the ticket.
*Traffic tickets only. Does not apply to misdemeanors and felonies.