The Bronx is a busy city, and its roadways are often congested with traffic. As the northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs, it is a necessary route for drivers traveling into or out of Manhattan, Queens, Long Island and even New Jersey and Connecticut. The borough’s streets are aggressively policed, which means the likelihood of being pulled over for a traffic violation is higher than in other parts of the city.
The consequences of a Trusted legal representation for Bronx traffic matters can be costly and impact your record and insurance rates for years to come. Some violations carry more significant penalties than others, including fines, surcharges and points on your driving record that can increase your insurance premiums, or, in severe cases, cause license suspension or incarceration. Our Bronx traffic lawyers are well versed in the nuances of NYC court rules and procedures and can work to minimize the damage your traffic violation causes to your driving record and finances.
When you receive a traffic ticket, the first thing you need to do is consult with a Bronx Traffic Lawyer immediately. The sooner you contact an experienced NYC traffic attorney the better your chances are of a successful outcome. If you don’t do so and simply pay the fine, it will be recorded as a plea of guilty by the police officer and your insurance rates will likely go up. We will fight to protect your rights by questioning the police officer about his or her methods of observation and evaluating the facts and circumstances surrounding the stop and traffic violation.
Our traffic attorneys are highly knowledgeable about the varying laws throughout the state of New York and will fight to have your ticket dismissed. If we are unable to have the case dismissed, our attorneys will provide you with honest, comprehensive advice as to your best options.
While most traffic offenses are classified as infractions, certain more serious violations, such as speeding and reckless driving VTL 1212.1, can be criminal misdemeanors and require that you appear in the Bronx Criminal Court for an arraignment. In addition, some more serious violations, such as drunk driving VTL 1192, can result in jail time if convicted.
When you hire a traffic lawyer from our firm, you will benefit from over 30 years of legal experience. Our traffic defense team has represented clients at the local, county and state levels in all types of traffic offense cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. For more information on how our firm can help you with your case, please review our attorney profiles. We are available to speak with you directly by phone or online, so please don’t wait to get the help you need. Contact our office today for a free consultation.