Town of Canajoharie, New York
Not to be confused with the Village of Canajoharie
Canajoharie (pronounced: can-ih-joe-HAIR-ee) is the name of a town in Montgomery County, New York. It is located approximately fifty miles northeast of Albany and is considered part of the Mohawk Valley region. The town of Canajoharie also includes the village of Ames, the village of Canajoharie and part of the village of Fort Plain. , the total population was approximately 3,600.
Traffic Tickets in the Town of Canajoharie
There are two courts in the town, the Canajoharie Town Court and the Canajoharie Village Court. The two courts are separate and independent of each other. The village court has jurisdiction over cases that arise from within the village boundaries. The town court has jurisdiction over the rest of the town, outside of the village. The town court retains jurisdiction over the villages of Ames and the part of the Village of Fort Plain that is in the town. These villages do not have their own justice courts.
Most cases in the Canajoharie Town Court originate from the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90). The I-90 traverses the town, mostly parallel with the Mohawk River. It is two lanes in each direction with a grassy median. The speed limit is 65 mph. New York State Police patrol the highway and tend to pull over motorists clocked in the 80-mph range. Most traffic stops are for speeding, but Troopers will issue citations for other violations as well.
Some traffic stops are conducted on local town roads. The main roads include Ames Road (NYS-10), East Main Street (NYS-5S), Erie Boulevard (NYS-5S), State Highway 5S (NYS-5S), Latimer Hill Road (CR-89), Old Sharon Road (CR-94), West Ames Road (CR-88), State Highway 163 (NYS-163), and Buel Road (CR-84). Local town roads are patrolled by State Police and Montgomery County Sheriffs. Additionally, the village of Fort Plain has a small police department that conducts traffic patrols in the village. Their citations are made answerable to the Canajoharie Town Court or the Minden Town Court, depending on the exact location of the alleged traffic violation. For any traffic ticket in Canajoharie, you can feel free to contact the Benjamin Goldman Law Office.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a law firm that focuses on New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law. We have been assisting motorists in Montgomery County since 2011. Our firm has experience in the Canajoharie Town Court. 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 where we can answer any questions you may have regarding your ticket. Reach out to us at any time through phone, text, email. Consultations are free.
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