Speeding Tickets in Warren County, NY

Map of New York Counties Highlighting Warren

Warren County is best known for its popular Lake George Village resort area. Warren County is one of two NY counties that encompass the lake. Thus, it is a very popular location for travelers both from New York and those from nearby Vermont and other contiguous states. However, the county is much more than just a resort location. Warren County contains the highest concentration of medical manufacturers in NYS. The region has produced medical devices since the 1940s, and is the manufacturing headquarters for both AngioDynamics Inc. and Boston Scientific Corp.

Drivers hit with speeding tickets in Warren County are in for serious costs. That’s why it is best to consult with an attorney who can fight to reduce or beat the charges and associated penalties.

New York State Speeding Ticket Costs

The fine for most speeding tickets is between $150 to $600. A state surcharge of $88 or $93 is added on top of the fine. Should a driver reach 6 points or more on his/her license, the DMV charges a Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee, which costs $300 for the first 6 points and $75 for each additional point. A speeding ticket is also likely to increase insurance premiums by hundreds of dollars per year should the driver be convicted.

Speeding Tickets Data from Warren County, NY

In 2021, a total of 5,207 speeding tickets were issued by police in Warren County. This represents a significant 29% increase over 2020. For drivers in Warren County, it’s important to be vigilant, particularly for state troopers who accounted for 95% of speeding tickets issued that year. Among the days of the week, Fridays proved to be the most unfavorable for speeders, with 16% of tickets being written on that day. On the other hand, Wednesdays witnessed the fewest instances of speeding tickets being written in Warren County.

The majority of speeding tickets in the county, specifically 61.1%, were issued to residents of New York. The rest of the speeding tickets were divided among drivers from other states (35.6%), Canadians (2.1%), and drivers from other/unknown areas (1.2%).

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

YearNumber of Speeding Tickets Issued
20125,256
20135,246
20145,169
20155,451
20165,599
20176,116
20185,718
20194,961
20203,699
20215,207

When facing speeding charges in Warren County, drivers are advised to contest the charges. This can be daunting, considering that only 3.7% of drivers managed to successfully challenge a speeding ticket in the county in 2021. However, those who hire an experienced traffic attorney can increase the likelihood of having their ticket downgraded to a lesser offense, thereby lowering the accompanying fines and points.

Warren County Geography and How It Relates to Traffic Tickets

Warren County sits at a key position just east of the Adirondacks. Drivers can take I-87 north-south through Warren County, which connects drivers from as far south as the Bronx/NYC to as far north as the NY-Quebec border. U.S. Route 9 also travels north-south through the county nearly parallel to I-87. NY Route 8 cuts east-west along the northern part of Warren County, ending at NY Route 9N near Hague Town Beach Park.  This, combined with the county’s popularity as a vacation spot means police monitor the roads closely for tourists and thru-traffic (as well as locals) who may be making the roads unsafe. 

Hiring a Warren County Speeding Ticket Lawyer

Drivers should fight to reduce the fines, points, and insurance increase that come with a speeding ticket. Before heading to court, it is best to first consult with an experienced traffic ticket attorney. The lawyers at Rosenblum Law can assist you with your speeding ticket matter in Warren County. We can offer you a free consultation about your case and have our attorneys fight to reduce the penalties. In most cases, you may not even need to come to court. Our attorneys have represented clients in Warren County for both traffic and criminal matters, including those from Bolton, Chester, Glen Falls, Hague, Horicon, Johnsburg, Lake George, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury, Stony Creek, Thurman, and Warrensburg. Call 888-434-0406 or email Rosenblum Law today for a free consultation about your case.

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