Not to be confused with the other seven counties in the U.S. that bear the same name, Orange County, NY is a vibrant, industrious region of the state. Here the Great Valley of the Appalachians finally opens up and ends. With a population of 370,000, the county boasts one of the highest ticket-to-population ratios in the state, with one ticket being issued annually for every three people. More than a quarter of those tickets (27%) are for speeding. Drivers who want to avoid the serious penalties that come from a speeding ticket issued in Orange County would be well advised to hire an attorney to fight the charges.

New York Counties Issuing the Most Speeding Tickets, 2021

County	Number of Speeding Tickets
Westchester	40,076
Erie	39,124
Suffolk	30,203
Queens	28,009
Orange	26,351
Dutchess	23,838
Nassau	20,090
Kings	19,285
Richmond	16,667
Bronx	15,964

New York Speeding Ticket Costs

New York is a costly state for speeding tickets. Fines can cost between $150 to $600, averaging around $300. In addition to the fine, drivers must pay a mandatory NYS surcharge of $88 to $93. Drivers who get six or more points on their license will also have to pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA). This is a separate fine that costs $100 each year for three years. Each point over six adds another $25 a year for three years.

Speeding Tickets Data from Orange County NY

As in prior years, Orange County ranks as the No. 5 county in New York for the number of speeding tickets issued in 2021. Most drivers who received tickets were on the younger side, with roughly 34% falling into the 29-year-old and below age category.

Speeding tickets were issued at almost the same rate every day of the week in 2021, but the numbers were slightly higher on Tuesdays (15.9%) and slightly lower on Sundays (12%). About 21% of individuals who were ticketed for speeding also faced citations for non-speeding infractions concurrently. Among these violations, the most prevalent were related to licensing issues, such as driving without a valid license (22.4%), equipment violations (9.8%), and driving without vehicle registration (8.1%).

Number of Speeding Tickets Issued in Orange County (NY), 2012 – 2021

Year	Number of Speeding Tickets
2012	28,658
2013	28,146
2014	29,244
2015	32,071
2016	33,291
2017	34,587
2018	33,023
2019	33,115
2020	26,563
2021	26.351

Drivers who face speeding charges have the option to contest the allegations and potentially secure a dismissal or reach an agreement for reduced fines and points. Surprisingly, over 67% of resolved cases in Orange County conclude with a conviction for a charge other than the initially issued one. Nonetheless, drivers should be careful before assuming that negotiating a reduced charge is a straightforward process. It is advisable to consult with an attorney to discuss the best strategy for fighting the ticket.

Orange County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Major routes in Orange County include I-84, I-87, State Route 17, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. There are also two Hudson River crossings in Orange County: the Bear Mountain Bridge and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Orange County is home to several prominent educational institutions, including the United States Military Academy at West Point, Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh and Orange County Community College. The high number of freeways and young students ensure local and state police are ever vigilant for speeding and other infractions.

Hiring an Orange County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

The costs of a speeding ticket don’t end with the fines and surcharges. Pleading guilty (which happens when one pays a ticket) can increase auto insurance premiums by hundreds of dollars for several years. At the same time, ignoring the ticket is never a good idea and failing to answer the ticket in a timely manner can result in a license being suspended or even revoked. Drivers who are charged with a speeding ticket or other traffic violation would be well advised to fight the charge.

An experienced traffic defense attorney can analyze the traffic violation matter and provide a solid defense, keeping the fines and points to a minimum. In almost all cases, a person who hires an attorney will not be required to come to court.

Contact the Rosenblum Law to assist you with your speeding ticket matter in Orange County. We can offer you a free consultation about your case by phone or at our Albany office location at 113 Great Oaks Blvd (by appointment only). Our attorneys have represented clients in Orange County for both traffic and criminal matters, including those from the city of Albany, Cohoes, Watervliet, Berne, Bethlehem, Coeymans, Colonie, Green Island, Guilderland, Knox, New Scotland, Rensselaerville, and Westerlo. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Situated just north of the New York-New Jersey border, Rockland County covers an area of 174 square miles, about one-third of which is comprised of national parks. Rockland County is the smallest NY county by land area, excluding those that comprise NYC. Rockland County is so named for its rocky and mountainous geography. However, the county also boasts many waterways, including Mahwah River, Rockland and DeForest lakes, and Lake Sebago; the Hudson River marks the county’s eastern border.

A driver who is ticketed for speeding in Rockland County should consult with an attorney before paying it. NY speeding tickets carry many hidden costs. An attorney can assess the circumstances of the ticket to help the driver avoid some or most of these costs. 

New York State Speeding Ticket Costs

Initial fines for speeding in Rockland County range from $150 to $600, sometimes higher. But the fine is only part of the cost. Each citation also comes with a NYS surcharge of $88 or $93. Moreover, anyone who gets 6 or more points on their license will also be required to pay a DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee. This is a separate fine that costs $300. Each point over 6 costs an additional $75. A single speeding ticket can also result in hundreds of dollars in insurance premiums increases, which typically last for three years or more.

Speeding Ticket Data from Rockland County, NY

A total of 10,816 drivers got speeding tickets in Rockland County in 2021. The majority of these tickets were issued to drivers holding New York driver’s licenses. However, approximately a quarter of the tickets were handed out to out-of-state drivers, primarily from the Northeast Region.

Surprisingly, around 26.6% of drivers who received speeding tickets were also issued “companion tickets” for other offenses during the same traffic stop, making it one of the top counties for citing drivers for multiple violations in 2021. The most common additional offenses included licensing violations such as driving without a license, equipment violations, and driving without a motor vehicle registration.

While it is common for most counties to issue more speeding tickets to male drivers than to female drivers, the Rockland police department stands out by issuing a considerably lower proportion of tickets to women (only 25.9% of the total number of speeding tickets).

Number of Speeding Tickets Issued in Rockland County (NY), 2012 – 2021

Year	Number of Speeding Tickets
2012	11,588
2013	9,971
2014	10,618
2015	11,573
2016	11,905
2017	11,604
2018	11,614
2019	11,287
2020	9,625
2021	10,816

Rockland County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Rockland County is connected to Westchester County across the Hudson River by the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (formerly known as the Tappan Zee Bridge). The largest throughway in the county is I-87/287, which connects to the Garden State Parkway. The Palisades Parkway also is a major commuter route for drivers in Rockland County heading to New York City or vice versa. State and county police monitor these roads for speeding and other traffic violations. 

Police also keep an eye on those visiting the Palisades Center in Rockland County, one of America’s largest shopping malls and an attractive destination for drivers from both New York and New Jersey.

Hiring a Rockland County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

No one should accept the consequences of a speeding ticket in Rockland County. An experienced traffic defense attorney can assess the charges and offer a defense that will mitigate the fines and exposure to points. In fact, if a driver hires legal representation he/she may not have to show up to court themselves. Contact the Rosenblum Law Firm to assist you with your speeding ticket matter in Rockland County. We can offer you a free consultation about your case and have our attorneys fight on your behalf. Our attorneys have represented clients in all the courts in Rockland County for both traffic and criminal matters including Clarkstown, Haverstraw, New City, Orangetown, Ramapo, and Stony Point. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Steuben County is situated in the southwestern portion of New York State along the Pennsylvania border. Nearly 96,000 people call Steuben County home. With an area of 1,400 square miles, it is the largest county south of the Adirondack Mountains. Its busy cities are in sharp contrast to its rolling hills and sprawling farmland. Steuben County is the birthplace of the materials engineering company Corning Glass, which is also the largest employer in the county. The town of Hammondsport also boasts a thriving wine industry that attracts tourists and locals alike.

A driver who is hit with a speeding ticket in Steuben County may be in for a surprise. The fine, points and other hidden costs can add up quickly. It is in every driver’s interest to consult with a qualified traffic ticket attorney before deciding to pay a speeding ticket in Steuben County. 

New York Speeding Ticket Costs

Speeding tickets issued in Steuben County can be very costly. Fines often run between $150 to $600, in some cases even higher. Each ticket also comes with a mandatory NYS surcharge of $88 to $93. There’s also a possible DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee. The DRA is a separate fine charged to drivers who reach 6 points on their license in 18 months. A DRA costs $300, and each point over 6 adds another $75. In addition, paying a speeding ticket nearly ensures that it will raise one’s auto insurance rates by several hundred dollars per year. 

Speeding Ticket Data from Steuben County, NY

In 2021, Steuben County witnessed the issuance of 8,986 speeding tickets, placing it among the bottom 20 counties in New York regarding ticket volume. Slightly more than half of these tickets (52.5%) were issued to New York residents. The remaining tickets were predominantly given to out-of-state drivers, with a significant portion (31.7%) targeting drivers from neighboring Pennsylvania, as well as New Jersey license holders, and those from various parts of New England. Another smaller proportion (12%) was issued to drivers from states located to the south and east of the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania region. Only 0.7% of the speeding tickets in Steuben County were issued to Canadian drivers. The rest (3.2%) were given to drivers from other/unknown areas.

In previous years, the conviction rate in Steuben County courts for speeding tickets was remarkably high. In fact, just 2.2% managed to get their speeding ticket dismissed as recently as 2018. However, it now holds the distinction of being one of the counties with the highest percentages of dismissed/acquitted cases (27.8% in 2021). Even so, that means nearly three-quarters of those who received a speeding ticket in Steuben County were convicted of the offense that year.

Drivers caught speeding in Steuben County should not be complacent. They should still hire a traffic ticket attorney to significantly improve their chances of having the ticket reduced to a lesser offense that won’t result in many points on a license and auto insurance rate hikes.

Number of Speeding Tickets Issued in Steuben County (NY), 2012 – 2021

Year	Number of Speeding Tickets
2012	8,258
2013	8,762
2014	10,404
2015	11,951
2016	13,841
2017	12,472
2018	11,035
2019	11,047
2020	7,799
2021	8,986

Steuben County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

The Southern Tier Expressway (I-86) connects Steuben County with other NY counties in the Southern Tier region. The roadway also dips down into Pennsylvania and is one of several routes out-of-state drivers can take through Steuben into other parts of New York. Another such roadway is I-99, which starts at an interchange with U.S. 220 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike and travels north through Steuben and other parts of western New York. I-360 is an auxiliary highway that branches off of I-86 in Steuben and ends at I-490 in Rochester. Tourists visit Steuben for its quality hiking trails and campgrounds, as well as to visit its numerous wineries. State and local police watch the roads for speeders, particularly those flying through on the way to and from Pennsylvania and other NY counties. 

Hiring a Steuben County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

In addition to the many fees associated with a speeding ticket, paying a speeding ticket can cause increases in auto insurance premiums for several years. At the same time, ignoring the ticket is never a good idea and failing to answer the ticket in a timely manner can result in having one’s driving privileges in NY suspended and even revoked. Drivers who are charged with a speeding ticket or other traffic violation have the option to fight the charge and possibly win a dismissal or negotiate a reduction in fines and points.

An experienced traffic defense attorney can analyze the traffic violation matter and provide a solid defense, keeping the fines and points to a minimum. In almost all cases, a person who hires an attorney will not be required to come to court.

If you received a speeding ticket in Steuben County, contact Rosenblum Law. Our traffic ticket attorneys represent clients in Addison, Avoca, Bath, Bradford, Cameron, Campbell, Canisteo, Caton, Cohocton, Corning, Dansville, Erwin, Fremont, Greenwood, Hartsville, Hornby, Hornellsville, Howard, Jasper, Lindley, Prattsburgh, Pulteney, Rathbone, Thurston, Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Urbana, Wayland, Wayne, West Union, Wheeler, and Woodhull. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Named after Benjamin Franklin, NY’s Franklin County is one of the northernmost counties in the state, and one of several that border Canada. Franklin County is the fourth-largest county by land area and also the fourth-least population-dense. Much of the county is located in the Adirondack Park, which draws a substantial amount of tourism. 

A speeding ticket issued in Franklin County can cost far more than most drivers realize. Rather than just pay the ticket, a driver should contact an experienced traffic ticket attorney who can help get those penalties reduced or eliminated.

New York State Speeding Ticket Costs

Paying a speeding ticket in Franklin means incurring far more costs than the fine, which by itself can range from $150 to $600. Each ticket also comes with a mandatory state surcharge of $88 or $93. If the ticket puts the total number of points on the license at 6 or more, a driver will be hit with a DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee. The DRA is a separate fine and costs $300 plus an additional $75 for each point over six. On top of this, a driver can see a serious increase in insurance premiums, which can last for 36 months or more after the speeding ticket appears on the driving record.

Speeding Tickets Data from Franklin County, NY

Police in Franklin County wrote 2,222 speeding tickets last year. Of those, 5.4% were for a specific offense, 1180-e, which applies to those who use excessive speed around special hazards such as sharp curves or when crossing railroad tracks. State Troopers wrote 82% of all speeding tickets in the county in 2018. Almost 30% were issued in the summer months and more than half were issued on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While most speeding tickets in Franklin County went to New Yorkers last year, 4.4% were given to Canadian drivers.

Drivers hit with speeding tickets in Franklin County should take the ticket to court and try to get it either dismissed or reduced to a low-point or no-point violation. However, less than 8% of New Yorkers were successful in doing so last year. By hiring a skilled attorney one is more likely to succeed and with better results.  

Franklin County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

There are no interstate highways servicing Franklin County, NY. Instead, drivers will have to take U.S. Route 11, which heads east and west through the northern quarter of the county. In addition, NY Route 30 takes drivers north-south to/from the Canadian border and into the Adirondack region. The county boasts more than 670 bodies of water, which are a substantial source of tourism. With so few major roadways and less than 2 million vehicle miles traveled in the county most years, all those who speed or commit other traffic violations are sure to stand out to police in Franklin County. 

Hiring a Franklin County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

A New York speeding ticket is a serious matter. Any driver would be well advised to consult with an attorney to get the charges reduced or dropped. An experienced traffic defense attorney can evaluate the case and offer a solid defense that can minimize the fines and points. Those who may have a hard time making a court appearance can rest assured that most speeding ticket cases do not require the driver to show up if he/she has an attorney represent him/her.

Contact Rosenblum Law to assist you with your speeding ticket matter in Franklin County. We can offer you a free consultation about your case and have our attorneys fight on your behalf. Our attorneys have represented clients in Franklin County for both traffic and criminal matters, including those from Bangor, Bellmont, Bombay, Brandon, Brighton, Burke, Chateaugay, Constable, Dickinson, Duane, Fort Covington, Franklin (township), Harrietstown, Malone, Moira, Santa Clara, Tupper Lake, Waverly, and Westville. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Chenango County is a largely rural county near the center of New York State, just north of Broome County. Its economy thrives on dairy farming and is a major source of cheese and yogurt factories in the state, including Chobani Yogurt. About 60% of the county’s 900 square miles is forested and only about 5% is developed for commercial, industrial or residential use.  

Drivers should think twice before paying a speeding ticket issued in Chenango County. Each ticket carries hidden costs and penalties that take many drivers by surprise. Instead, one should hire an experienced traffic ticket lawyer who can beat or reduce the charge.

New York State Speeding Ticket Costs

A Chenango County speeding ticket comes with a fine of $150 to $600 in most cases. In addition, drivers will have to pay a mandatory state surcharge of $88 or $93. Whenever a traffic ticket puts the total number of points on the license at 6 or more, the driver will be charged a Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee. The DRA is an additional fine and costs $300 for the first 6 points and $75 for each additional point. Even worse, a single speeding ticket can increase auto insurance rates by as much as several hundred dollars per year for three or more years.

Speeding Tickets Data from Chenango County NY

The number of speeding tickets issued in Chenango County in 2018 rose slightly over 2017 from 2,569 to 2,603. Speeding tickets made up nearly a quarter of all traffic tickets issued last year, above the statewide average of 18.6%. More than 30% of all speeding tickets were written on Saturday and Sunday. Thursday saw the fewest tickets (11.7%). In keeping with statewide trends, the summer months were among the worst time to be speeding in the county, with more than 31% of tickets issued during that time. 

Drivers hit with speeding tickets in Chenango County would be well advised to fight the ticket and either get it dismissed or reduced to a low-point/no-point violation. Less than 8% of drivers were able to get their speeding ticket dismissed in New York State last year. Those who hire an experienced traffic ticket attorney will likely have much better luck and get much better results than those who attempt to fight the ticket on their own. 

Chenango County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Chenango County is among the 10 counties in the state with the least vehicle traffic each year. This is partially attributed to its sparse population (47,536 in 2018) and the lack of interstate highway access; I-88 crosses the southeast corner of the state between Broome County and Delaware County. The county receives some tourism in the form of visitors to its numerous state parks, which is enough to keep state and local police on the lookout for speeding and other infractions. 

Hiring a Chenango County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

A speeding ticket in New York State is a serious matter. Any driver charged with speeding needs the help of an experienced traffic ticket attorney. An attorney offers the best chance of reducing or beating the ticket and thus avoiding the worst penalties. The best part is that, in most cases, those who hire legal representation may not have to show up to court themselves.

Contact Rosenblum Law to assist you with your speeding ticket matter in Chenango County. We can offer you a free consultation about your case and have our attorney’s fight on your behalf. Our attorneys have represented clients in all the courts in Chenango County for both traffic and criminal matters including Afton, Bainbridge, Columbus, Coventry, German, Greene, Guilford, Lincklaen, McDonough, New Berlin, North Norwich, Norwich, Otselic, Oxford, Pharsalia, Pitcher, Plymouth, Preston, Sherburne, Smithville, and Smyrna. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Located west of Binghamton and directly north of the Pennsylvania border is Tioga County, NY. The Susquehanna River flows through Tioga into Pennsylvania. The name Tioga derives from a Native American word meaning “at the forks.” A speeding ticket in Tioga County can come with many hidden costs and other consequences. Anyone ticketed for speeding should fight the charges by hiring an experienced traffic ticket attorney who can beat the ticket or negotiate it down to a lesser offense. 

New York State Speeding Ticket Costs

A driver charged with speeding in Tioga County faces a fine of $150 and $600 in most cases. In addition, he/she will also be required to pay a surcharge of $88 or $93. If the conviction results in a total of 6 or more points on the person’s license, he/she must also pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee. The DRA costs $300 for the first 6 points and an additional $75 for each point thereafter. This is separate from the fine and surcharge. The biggest cost often comes in the form of a substantial increase in auto insurance rates, often as much as several hundred dollars per year for three or more years.

Speeding Ticket Data from Tioga County, NY

Drivers received 3,820 speeding tickets in Tioga County in 2018. Most speeding tickets—81%–were written by State Troopers in the county last year. More than 40% of speeding tickets were issued on the weekends in Tioga County in 2018; 22% on Sunday and 19% on Saturday. Less than 60% of speeding tickets went to New Yorkers, with the rest going to drivers from other states (such as neighboring Pennsylvania). 

A driver should always challenge a speeding ticket in Tioga County. However, less than 8% of drivers are able to beat speeding tickets in New York State. Hiring a skilled traffic ticket attorney vastly improves one’s chances of either beating the ticket or getting it reduced to a lesser-point or no-point offense. 

Tioga County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Tioga County is one of several NY counties served by the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86/U.S. Route 17). NY Route 38 goes north-south off of NY Route 96, which itself runs east-west through the Tioga. The proximity to SUNY Binghamton means Tioga sees a sizable number of younger drivers on its roads. In addition, its location on the Pennsylvania border means police are also mindful of out-of-state drivers and their driving habits. 

Hiring a Tioga County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

Drivers ticketed for speeding in Tioga County should hire an experienced traffic ticket attorney. An attorney offers the best possible chance of beating a ticket or getting it reduced to a lesser offense. In most speeding cases, the attorney can appear in lieu of the driver, ensuring that he/she does not have to take time off from work to attend a hearing—a particular benefit for out-of-state drivers or New Yorkers from neighboring counties. Contact Rosenblum Law for help with your speeding ticket matter in Tioga County. We can offer you a free consultation about your case and have our attorneys fight on your behalf. Our attorneys have represented clients in Tioga County for both traffic and criminal matters, including those in Barton, Berkshire, Candor, Newark Valley, Nichols, Owego, Richford, Spencer, and Tioga. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Yates County is a largely agricultural region that also includes a large Mennonite population. The county produces dairy, farm crops, wine, and apples. Yates County encapsulates three of New York State’s Finger Lakes—Seneca Lake on the eastern boundary, Canandaigua Lake on the west, and Keuka Lake in the middle of the county. The scenic lakes and wine industry make Yates County a popular tourist destination.

Drivers who have been issued a speeding ticket in Chautauqua County should not pay it! Instead, call an experienced traffic ticket attorney to help avoid the costs, points, and other consequences the come with a conviction.

New York Speeding Ticket Costs

Speeding tickets issued in Yates County can be very costly. Fines often run between $150 to $600, in some cases even higher. Each ticket also comes with a mandatory NYS surcharge of $88 to $93. There’s also a possible DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee. The DRA is a separate fine charged to drivers who reach 6 points on their license in 18 months. A DRA costs $300, and each point over 6 adds another $75. In addition, paying a speeding ticket nearly ensures that it will raise one’s auto insurance rates by several hundred dollars per year. 

Speeding Tickets Data from Yates County, NY

Yates County is one of three NYS counties where police issue less than 1,000 speeding tickets per year for most years. In 2018, drivers received just 822 speeding tickets. Almost 55% of speeding tickets in Yates County were issued on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday last year. Tuesdays were the lightest days, with police issuing less than 10% of tickets that day. More than 1-in-10 drivers ticketed for speeding were cited for other offenses during the same traffic stop, most notably driving while suspended (16%), followed by licensing violations such as driving on an expired license (14%), and drunk driving (12%). 

Fighting a speeding ticket in Yates County is no easy matter. Only 6% of drivers were able to get their ticket dismissed in the county last year and just 25% were able to get it reduced to a lesser offense. Those who hire a skilled traffic ticket attorney are far more likely to beat those odds and get favorable results. 

Yates County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Although an attractive tourist destination, Yates County is far outside most of New York State’s major thruways. Interstate highways such as I-90 and I-390 are many miles beyond the county’s borders, as its U.S. Route 20. The largest roadway in the county is NY Route 14, which runs north-south along Seneca Lake; all other roads are local. This lack of thru-traffic is part of why Yates County has the third-least vehicle-mile traffic in the state (567,000 miles). This makes it easier for police to watch the roads and catch those who speed or commit other traffic violations in the county. 

Hiring a Yates County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

The costs of a speeding ticket add up fast. The combination of fines, surcharges, and insurance increases can bring the final cost to $1,000 or more. Drivers who are charged with a speeding ticket or other traffic violation would be well advised to fight the charge. An experienced traffic ticket attorney can analyze the traffic violation matter and provide a solid defense, keeping the fines and points to a minimum. In almost all cases, a person who hires an attorney will not be required to come to court.

If you received a speeding ticket in Yates County, contact Rosenblum Law. Our traffic ticket attorneys represent clients in Albion, Barre, Carlton, Clarendon, Gaines, Kendall, Murray, Ridgeway, Shelby, and Yates.  Call us today at 888-434-0406.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Washington County sits on the eastern edge of New York State, bordering Vermont. Lake George comprises part of the county’s western border and the southern end of Lake Champlain is part of the eastern border. Washington County is largely rural. A mix of natural and man-made attractions draw in visitors year-round. 

No one should ever pay a speeding ticket in Washington County without first challenging the charges because the consequences can be severe. However, it is always best to consult with an experienced traffic ticket attorney to determine the best strategy for getting the ticket dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. 

New York Speeding Ticket Costs

The fines for speeding in Washington County are usually between $150 to $600. In addition to the fine, drivers must pay a mandatory state surcharge of $88 or $93. A DMV Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee will also be tacked on to any driver who accrues 6 or more points on his/her license. A DRA costs $300 for the first 6 points plus an additional $75 for each point thereafter. On top of this, insurance premiums are likely to increase following a conviction for speeding, costing hundreds more per year. Altogether, this can bring the total cost of a speeding ticket to well over $1,000 in some cases.

Speeding Tickets Data from Washington County, NY

The number of speeding tickets written in Washington County has declined significantly over the past few years. In 2018, drivers received 1,340 speeding tickets, a 24% decline from 2017’s 1,760. Last year, Washington County had the second-fewest speeding tickets per vehicle-mile traveled in the state, behind Monroe County. Approximately one-third of all speeding tickets were written on Friday and Saturday in Washington County last year. A little over half (55%) were issued by State Troopers. Of those who were ticketed for speeding, nearly 30% were licensed outside New York State. 

Drivers charged with speeding in Washington County should fight the underlying charge. This is not easy to do without the help of an attorney, and less than 8% of drivers statewide were successful in getting a speeding ticket dismissed last year. An attorney offers the best chance of beating a NY speeding ticket or getting it reduced to a lesser offense. 

Washington County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Drivers can take U.S. Route 4 from the western edge of Washington County into Vermont. There are no interstate highways in the county, but I-87 is just a few miles west in neighboring Warren and Saratoga counties, which can carry drivers all the way north into Canada or south into New York City. The county’s location within both the Taconic Mountains and the Adirondack Mountains, plus its proximity to two lakes ensures a steady flow of tourist traffic, which keeps police on the lookout for those who might make the roads unsafe. 

Hiring a Washington County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

Paying a speeding ticket does not “make it go away;” in fact, it brings on the worst possible consequences, including points, fines, surcharges and large hikes in insurance premiums. At the same time, refusing to pay the ticket can result in a license being suspended or even revoked. Drivers who are charged with speeding or other traffic violations must fight the charge.

An experienced traffic ticket attorney can analyze the traffic violation matter and provide a solid defense, keeping the fines and points to a minimum. In almost all speeding ticket cases, a person who hires an attorney is not required to come to court.

If you received a speeding ticket in Washington County, contact Rosenblum Law. Our traffic ticket attorneys represent clients in Argyle, Cambridge, Dresden, Easton, Fort Ann, Fort Edward, Granville, Greenwich, Hampton, Hartford, Hebron, Jackson, Kingsbury, Putnam, Salem, White Creek, and Whitehall. Call us today at 888-434-0406.

Speeding Ticket in Other Counties

Midway between Syracuse and Rochester is Wayne County. Bordered on the north by Lake Ontario, there are over 150 manufacturing firms in Wayne County, including several Fortune 500 companies. The county is also known as New York State’s top apple producer. Wayne County is a popular tourist destination for those attending one or more of the dozens of festivals and events that take place year-round, including the Apple Blossom Festival in May, the Central New York Wine & Jazz Festival in August, and Savannah’s Potato Festival in September. 

There’ll be no festivities for drivers who are ticketed for speeding in Wayne County. A speeding ticket can come with many hidden costs and other consequences. Rather than just pay, a driver should hire an experienced traffic ticket attorney to fight the ticket and either beat the charges or negotiate it down to a lesser offense.

New York State Speeding Ticket Costs

A $150 and $600 fine is just the beginning of the costs for speeding in New York State. Drivers must also pay a surcharge of $88 or $93. Once a driver reaches 6 or more points on his/her license (which can happen with just one speeding ticket), he/she must also pay a Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee. A DRA costs $300 for the first 6 points plus $75 for each point thereafter. In addition, a speeding ticket can increase auto insurance rates by as much as several hundred dollars per year for three or more years.

Speeding Ticket Data from Wayne County, NY

Police in Wayne County wrote  3,439 speeding tickets in 2018. More than 35% of speeding tickets were issued on Friday and Saturday. Of those who were pulled over for speeding, almost 15% were also ticketed for other offenses. The most common was driving on a suspended license, which accounted for 23% of such “companion tickets.” It is followed by licensing violations, such as driving without a license (22%) and drunk driving (7%). Nearly all drivers charged with speeding in Wayne County were New Yorkers (93%), the third-greatest proportion of any county. Despite the lack of interstate highways, state police still wrote more than 60% of all speeding tickets.

Drivers need to be well prepared to beat a speeding ticket in Wayne County; just 4.7% of speeding tickets were dismissed in the area last year. The best way to overcome those odds is to hire a skilled traffic ticket attorney. 

Wayne County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Tourism is a major tenant of Wayne County’s economy, bringing many visitors from across the state (and from neighboring states) onto the county’s roadways. Wayne County is also within an hour’s drive of many colleges, including the University of Rochester, Cornell University, Colgate University, and Syracuse University. There are no interstate highways, but the county is crisscrossed with more than a dozen state routes, which police diligently watch for those who might make the roads unsafe. 

Hiring a Wayne County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

Anyone ticketed for speeding in Wayne County should consult with a traffic ticket attorney before deciding to just pay the fine and accept the points. An attorney offers the best possible chance of beating a ticket or getting it reduced to a lesser offense. In most speeding cases, the attorney can appear in lieu of the driver, ensuring that he/she does not have to take time off from work to attend a hearing. Contact Rosenblum Law for help with your speeding ticket matter in Wayne County. We can offer you a free consultation about your case and have our attorneys fight on your behalf. Our attorneys have represented clients in Wayne County for both traffic and criminal matters, including those in Arcadia, Butler, Galen, Huron, Lyons, Macedon, Marion, Ontario, Palmyra, Rose, Savannah, Sodus, Walworth, Williamson, and Wolcott. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

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