Speeding Ticket in Nassau County, NY

Last Updated on: 28th May 2024, 05:00 pm

Last Updated on May 28, 2024 by Adam Rosenblum Esq.

Located just east of New York City, Nassau County has some of the highest property taxes in the U.S. It also issues more traffic tickets than any other single county in the state and is one of the top 10 counties for speeding tickets by volume. Drivers who get a speeding ticket while in Nassau County will most likely be heard by the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency (TPVA). Given the court’s dismissal rate of only 5.3 percent, a driver’s first (and probably best) step to take is consulting with an experienced traffic ticket attorney immediately to see what options are available.

New York Counties Issuing the Most Speeding Tickets, 2022

County	Number of Speeding Tickets
Westchester	39,104
Erie	34,357
Suffolk	29,813
Queens	22,141
Orange	22,141
Dutchess	20,734
Kings	19,960
Nassau	18,565
Richmond	17,335
Bronx	17,266

Cost of NY Speeding Ticket

Speeding tickets issued in any county in NYS can be very costly. Fines 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). The DRA is a separate fine charged to drivers who reach six points on their license in 18 months. A DRA costs $100 each year for three years. Each point over six adds another $25 a year for three years.

Speeding Tickets Data from Nassau County NY

Nassau County ranks 8th among the top counties in terms of speeding tickets issued in 2022. Citations have decreased from 20,090 tickets in 2021 to 18,565 in 2022. However, Nassau county still issues more speeding tickets than any other county in New York despite its small geographical size.

Because there are nearly a dozen major highways in Nassau, drivers received more speeding tickets during weekdays, particularly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In addition to the speeding tickets, there were 12,859 companion violations issued to drivers. The most common were license violations, motor vehicle equipment violations, and line crossing violations. 

Number of Speeding Tickets Issued in Nassau County (NY), 2013 – 2022

Year	Number of Speeding Tickets
2013	29,545
2014	26,049
2015	27,286
2016	25,701
2017	25,559
2018	23,605
2019	24,414
2020	20,498
2021	20,090
2022	18,565

Speeding-related crashes were also recorded by the police, with a total of 1,947 incidents in 2022. 1,147 of these incidents resulted in property damage, 777 resulted in personal injuries, and 23 resulted in fatalities.
If drivers in Nassau County face charges of speeding, they may contest the allegations and pursue a dismissal or negotiate for reduced fines and points. However, considering the notably high rate of convictions, it is strongly recommended that drivers seek the assistance of an experienced traffic attorney in order to improve their chances of avoiding a conviction.

If drivers in Nassau County face charges of speeding, they have the option to contest the allegations and pursue either a dismissal or negotiate for reduced fines and points. However, considering the notably high rate of convictions, it is highly recommended that drivers seek the assistance of an experienced traffic attorney in order to improve their chances of avoiding a conviction.

Nassau County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Despite its small size—only 450 square miles—Nassau County is striped with nearly a dozen major highways, including the Northern and Southern State Parkways, the Long Island Expressway (I-495), the Meadowbrook Parkway, the Wantagh Parkway, the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (I-135), Sunrise Highway (Route 27), Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24), and more. Nassau County is also known for its many small towns and universities (e.g. Hofstra, Adelphi, Molloy, and Long Island University), where police officers are always on the lookout for drivers committing traffic violations, especially speeding.

Hiring a Nassau 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 your 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 Nassau County, contact Rosenblum Law. Our traffic ticket attorneys represent clients in Atlantic Beach, Baxter Estates, Bayville, Bellerose, Cedarhurst, Centre Island, Cove Neck, East Hills, East Rockaway, East Norwich, East Williston, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Flower Hill, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Great Neck, Hewlett, Island Park, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Lattingtown, Laurel Hollow, Lawrence, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manorhaven, Massapequa Park, Matinecock, Mill Neck, Mineola, Munsey Park, Muttontown, New Hyde Park, North Hills, Old Brookville, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor, Plandome, Port Washington North, Rockville Centre, Roslyn, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Sands Point, Sea Cliff, Syosset, Thomaston, Upper Brookville, Valley Stream, Westbury, Williston Park, and Woodsburgh. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

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