Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is a county in New York State. It is considered part of the Capital District region. The county is sandwiched between the states of Vermont and New Hampshire to the east and the Hudson River to the west. Across the river is Albany County and the City of Albany. To the north is Washington County and to the south is Columbia County.
Rensselaer County was formed in 1791 and named after Kiliaen van Rensselaer, a Dutch merchant who was one of the founders of the Dutch West India Company. The county covers six hundred and sixty five square miles. It contains fourteen towns and two cities. The largest city is Troy, which is also the county “seat”., the total population of Rensselaer County was approximately 159,000.
Traffic Tickets in Rensselaer County
Most traffic tickets in Rensselaer County originate from Interstate 90. The I-90 runs north and south through the west and southwest area of the county. Taking this highway north brings you to Albany. Taking it south brings you to East Chatham, and then into Massachusetts. I-90 is exclusively patrolled by the New York State Police who conduct frequent traffic stops. They cite drivers with a wide range of violations, like driving with a suspended or expired license, tailgating, unsafe lane changing, and of course, speeding – which is the most common offense. The speed limit on I-90 is 65 miles per hour unless otherwise stated. If you are cited on I-90 for speeding, it is most likely because you were clocked going somewhere between 80 and 100 miles per hour.
Another road that sees a lot of traffic stops is New York State Route 7 (NYS-7). This road goes east-west through the county. It is the main road between Vermont and Albany. On this road the speed limit fluctuates between a 55 mph speed limit and various lower speed limits. A high number of out-of-state motorists are stopped on this road. Off the interstate, traffic stops can also be conducted by sheriff deputies or local police.
Other busy roads in Rensselaer County include New York State Route 2 (NYS-2), New York State Route 42 (NYS-42), New York State Route 43 (NYS-43), New York State Route 66 (NYS-66), New York State Route 255 (NYS-255), US Route 9, and US Route 20.
If you were issued a ticket in Rensselaer County, you should consider speaking with an attorney before you take action. A serious traffic violation is a serious matter. If not handled properly, it increases your insurance premiums for years to come. Fighting such a charge is advised. Attorneys typically obtain better plea deals and have an easier time communicating with the court staff.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office P. C.
If you would like legal representation for your ticket, the Benjamin Goldman Law Office can help. We are ready, willing, and able to take on any traffic ticket case in Rensselaer County. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a traffic ticket law firm that opened its doors in 2011. Since then, we have fought on behalf of many motorists in Rensselaer County. Our attorneys are familiar with New York State Traffic Law and court procedures. Furthermore, our firm offers a complimentary consultation to all – so you really have nothing to lose by getting in touch with us.