Speeding Ticket in Nassau County, NY

Map of New York Counties Highlighting Nassau

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, 2021

CountyNumber of Speeding Tickets
Westchester40,076
Erie39,124
Suffolk30,203
Queens28,009
Orange26,351
Dutchess23,838
Nassau20,090
Kings19,285
Richmond16,667
Bronx15,964

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

Despite ranking among the top 10 counties in terms of the total number of speeding tickets issued, the annual count of approximately 20,090 speeding tickets represents only a fraction of the overall traffic citations issued by the police. Specifically, in 2021, speeding tickets accounted for a mere 9.2% of all the tickets issued in Nassau County that year.

Among those who received speeding tickets, over 33% also faced citations for non-speeding violations simultaneously. The most prevalent non-speeding violations included driving without a valid license (14.9%), unsafe lane change (10.8%), defective motor vehicle equipment (10.6%), and driving without insurance (10.4%).

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

YearNumber of Speeding Tickets
201228,976
201329,545
201426,049
201527,286
201625,701
201725,559
201823,605
201924,414
202020,498
202120,090

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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