r/upstateNYtraffictix

I was on route 28 in Kingston NY and was pulled over going 66 in a 45. This happened July 23rd and I submitted the ticket certified mail and haven't heard from them. Shows they received it August 8th. I plead not guilty to try and get this 6 point ticket reduced to a non moving violation. This is my first speeding ticket in NY and live in NJ. Last time I got a speeding ticket was 20 years ago and it was in NJ. My excuse is that I thought I was in a 55 but didn't realize I entered a 45 and my car was going down hill and it gained speed. By the time I realized I was caught doing 66. Wasn't my intention to speed, not with these gas prices. The points are what scare me because car insurance companies. I intend to take the safety driver test in both NJ and NY to try and reduce the points.

I visit my uncle who lives upstate NY and every few weeks and I was actually delivering his Chevy Tahoe I had fixed for him. I assume Kingston NY is backed up because I've seen so many Police on the road. What can I do to try to get no points?

It was my first time driving in the Kingston area, and I thought I was on the thruway where the speed limit is 65. Sadly, I was mistaken.

This is my first and only ticket ever (and also my first time getting pulled over). I’m now facing 6 points and am kind of freaking out. Obviously, I’d love to get it reduced to 0, but I spoke to an attorney who told me that a ticket like this in this particular court won’t get reduced to 0 points and that 2–3 points is probably likely.

Obviously, that’s not what I wanted to hear, but I’m trying to figure out what’s actually realistic and whether it’s financially worth hiring a lawyer or if I’d likely end up with the same outcome handling it myself.

Can anyone share their experience with this court or with getting a speeding ticket reduced there?

Also on a related note, the ticket already came with what looks like a supporting deposition, but the plea part has the option to request one? Should I just go ahead and request another one when I plea not guilty?

I was clocked going 50 in a 35 in Dryden. Never been ticketed in NY State before.

It seems pointless trying to plead not guilty and go to court. I found the Tompkins County application form for a reduction that seems like it could save me 4 points on my license so that seems like the no brainer move?

Just not familiar with this reduction application process so curious if anyone who knows more thinks that is the right move, or would suggest I do something else. Appreciate any advice, thanks!

Hey all,

Over the weekend i got a ticket for going 50 in a 35 in greene county. I live in suffolk county and if i can avoid making the trip up for court i will. Whats a good website to find a lawyer that can go on my behalf?