Traffic Tickets

Motor Vehicle Violation Lawyer Assisting Westchester County Residents

No one ever sets out his or her day with the intent or plan to get a traffic ticket or traffic tickets. The potential to receive a traffic violation for a variety of reasons increases when you spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel. Tickets may be issued for actions like speeding, tailgating, failing to signal a lane change, running a red light or entering a crosswalk with a pedestrian present. Since the issuance of traffic summons such as these are unexpected and unplanned, they must be handled delicately and in the correct manner. For some drivers, such as CDL holders, having a traffic ticket on his or her record may cause serious issues as multiple infractions may undermine their ability to drive and jepordize employment. In some cases, tickets may lead to the suspension or revocation of your license. Serious business. At The Claro Law Firm, Westchester County traffic ticket attorney Elisa Claro is eager to discuss your situation with you and ready assert your rights and agressively fight your ticket for you when you decide to contest it.

Receiving A Traffic Ticket In New York

Traffic tickets can be issued to a driver in Westchester County or anywhere in New York State either by a local police officer, state trooper, MTA officer, county police, or a traffic camera. There are many cameras that law enforcement has set up to take pictures of motorists’ license plates who commit a violation. Regardless of whether you received the ticket in person or by mail, you have options on how to reslove the ticket or tickets. One option is to resolve the summons by pleading guilty and paying the fine. This may seem like the easiest way to deal with a ticket, but there may be unfortunate consequences down the road if you handle the traffic ticket this way. The better way to handle the ticket it is to fight it through the court. Doing so is the only opportunity you to be found not guilty, reduce or eliminate the points, or have your ticket dismissed.

Any time a traffic ticket is issued, a driver should afford him or herself the opportunity to contesting it. Although some tickets result only in a monetary fine, other violations, like blocking the box, may result in points on your driving record. A motorist who accumulates multiple points on his or her driving record may eventually face higher insurance premiums, be required to retake the driving test or even have his or her driving privileges suspended or revoked. When this happens, it can have a devastating impact on your personal life and your ability to hold a job. Loss of driving privileges may mean that you may no longer be able to drive to work, take your children to school or handle daily errands. Not being able to drive is truly debilitating. 

Choosing to ignore a traffic ticket increases the risk of having your license suspended. This makes it particularly important to avoid any delay in consulting an experienced traffic ticket lawyer. The Claro Law Firm we can help you determine an appropriate course of action for contesting a ticket so that you can keep your driving privileges and avoid an insurance increase.

Consult a Dedicated Westchester County Attorney After Receiving A Traffic Ticket

Whether it is your first traffic ticket or simply your most recent one and you are looking for the best Westchester County traffic ticket lawyer, Elisa Claro is prepared to deal with the situation for you. She has represented drivers in White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye and other cities. At The Claro Law Firm, we have handled a wide variety of traffic ticket matters and are familiar with how the system works. To set up a free traffic consultation with a traffic ticket or license restoration attorney, call us at 917-300-3334 or contact us online.