Moving Violation Lawyer Nassau County

A moving violation covers a wide range of Vehicle and Traffic Law charges issued while a vehicle is in motion, from speeding to cell phone use to reckless driving, and each carries its own fine schedule and potential license points. A Nassau County driver cited for a moving violation should understand both the specific charge and how it may combine with other points already on their record. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. reviews moving violation charges filed in Nassau County and discusses the applicable penalty structure. The firm does not offer free consultations; call (888) 437-7747, staffed 24/7, to request a scheduled consultation.

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Common Moving Violations Charged in Nassau County

Speeding is charged under VTL § 1180, “Basic rule and maximum limits.” Section 1180(b) sets a default maximum of 55 mph absent a special hazard or other posted limit, and § 1180(h) sets a graduated fine schedule: a violation of 10 mph or less over the applicable limit carries a fine of $45 to $150; more than 10 up to 30 mph over carries a fine of $90 to $300 and up to 15 days in jail; and more than 30 mph over carries a fine of $180 to $600 and up to 30 days in jail. A second violation within 18 months adds up to $150 to the maximum fine, and a third or subsequent violation within 18 months adds up to $375. School-zone speeding during school hours carries the steepest schedule, up to $360 to $1,200 and up to 30 days in jail.

Cell phone and device use are charged separately under VTL § 1225-c (hand-held mobile telephone use) and § 1225-d (portable electronic device use, including texting). Both carry an identical fine schedule: $50 to $200 for a first violation, $50 to $250 for a second violation within 18 months, and $50 to $450 for a third or subsequent violation within 18 months. Reckless driving is charged under VTL § 1212 as a misdemeanor, with no specific fine amount stated in the statute itself. Points from any of these violations count toward the threshold in VTL § 503(4): six or more points within an 18-month period triggers a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $100 per year for three years for the first six points, plus $25 per year for each additional point.

Why the Specific Charge and Prior Record Matter

Because moving violations range from a modest speeding fine to a reckless driving misdemeanor, and because points accumulate toward a separate Driver Responsibility Assessment, the firm reviews the specific charge and the driver’s existing record together. The firm does not guarantee any particular outcome in any moving violation matter.

About Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys

Mr. Sris, Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., is a former prosecutor admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York. He attended George Mason University, where he developed a background in accounting and information systems. Mr. Sris founded the firm in 1997, and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys handle moving violation matters for Nassau County clients alongside him.

The firm does not maintain a physical location in Nassau County. The firm’s principal office is 4008 Williamsburg Court, Fairfax, VA 22032, by appointment. The firm’s intake line is staffed 24/7 at (888) 437-7747. The firm does not offer free consultations; callers may request a scheduled consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a moving violation in New York?

A moving violation is a Vehicle and Traffic Law charge issued while a vehicle is in motion, such as speeding under § 1180, cell phone or device use under § 1225-c/§ 1225-d, or reckless driving under § 1212.

What is the fine for speeding in New York?

Under § 1180(h), the base fine ranges from $45 to $150 for 10 mph or less over the limit, up to $180 to $600 for more than 30 mph over, with higher fines for repeat violations within 18 months.

What is the fine for texting while driving?

Under § 1225-d, the fine is $50 to $200 for a first violation, $50 to $250 for a second within 18 months, and $50 to $450 for a third or subsequent violation within 18 months — the same schedule as hand-held phone use under § 1225-c.

How do moving violation points add up?

Under § 503(4), a driver who accumulates six or more points within 18 months owes a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $100 per year for three years for the first six points, plus $25 per year for each additional point.

Is reckless driving a moving violation or something more serious?

Reckless driving under § 1212 is a misdemeanor, more serious than a typical traffic infraction, though the statute itself states no specific fine amount.

Does the firm offer a free consultation for a moving violation?

No. The firm does not offer free consultations. Call (888) 437-7747, staffed 24/7, to request a scheduled consultation.

This page provides general information and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results depend on a variety of factors unique to each case. Results may vary.

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For the full picture beyond Nassau County, our page on moving violation cases in New York covers the process end to end.