Speeding Ticket Lawyer Bronx County

New York’s speeding law is found at Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1180, officially titled “Basic rule and maximum limits,” and it does considerably more than set a single number. § 1180(a) establishes the basic rule that no one may drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions present, and § 1180(b) sets a default maximum of 55 mph that applies only where no other posted limit or special hazard controls. Most Bronx County roads, in practice, have their own posted limits that apply instead of that 55 mph default under § 1180(c) and § 1180(d).

The penalty structure under § 1180(h) scales with how far over the applicable limit a driver is alleged to have been traveling. Ten mph or less over 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. More than 30 mph over carries a fine of $180 to $600 and up to 30 days in jail. Separate, steeper schedules apply to commercial vehicles, radar-detector violations, and work-zone violations, reaching $360 to $600, or a flat $600 for hazmat or out-of-service-defect vehicles. School-zone speeding during school hours carries the steepest schedule of all, up to $360 to $1,200 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 that period adds up to $375. Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys can review a specific Bronx County speeding citation at (888) 437-7747, staffed for intake 24/7.

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What a Speeding Ticket Means in Bronx County

A speeding citation in Bronx County is governed entirely by § 1180, and understanding the exposure it carries starts with understanding exactly how far over the applicable limit the citation alleges the driving to have been. The base fine schedule under § 1180(h) is tiered in three bands: a fine of $45 to $150 for driving 10 mph or less over the limit, a fine of $90 to $300 plus up to 15 days in jail for driving more than 10 up to 30 mph over, and a fine of $180 to $600 plus up to 30 days in jail for driving more than 30 mph over. These figures apply to the base violation; they are not automatically the final number, because several enhancements can apply on top of them.

Commercial vehicles, radar-detector-related violations, and work-zone violations carry a steeper schedule under § 1180(d)(2), (f), and (g), reaching up to $360 to $600, with a flat $600 fine applying to hazmat vehicles or vehicles with an out-of-service defect, along with up to 30 days in jail. School-zone speeding during school hours is treated most seriously of all, with fines reaching $360 to $1,200 and up to 30 days in jail. Repeat violations within an 18-month window increase the maximum fine further: a second violation adds up to $150 to the maximum, and a third or subsequent violation adds up to $375.

Because § 1180(b) sets only a default 55 mph maximum, and because most roads have their own posted limits under § 1180(c) and § 1180(d) that control instead, confirming the actual posted limit at the specific Bronx County location involved is a necessary first step in reviewing any speeding citation in the New York State trial courts in Bronx County.

How Mr. Sris and the Firm’s Of Counsel Attorneys Handle These Cases

When a client contacts the firm about a speeding citation in Bronx County, Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys begin by confirming the specific posted or default speed limit that applied at the location in question and the specific speed alleged on the citation, since these two figures determine which fine tier under § 1180(h) applies. The review also checks whether any enhanced schedule might apply, such as a school-zone, work-zone, or commercial-vehicle enhancement, or whether prior violations within the preceding 18 months could increase the maximum fine exposure.

Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys walk clients through how the specific figures in § 1180 apply to their citation, so there is no confusion between the base fine schedule and any applicable enhancement. The firm’s Of Counsel attorneys contract directly with the firm and bring additional courtroom experience to speeding matters handled for New York clients.

Because Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a physical location in Bronx County, this review is coordinated through scheduled consultations. The firm does not offer free consultations; a consultation may be scheduled by calling the 24/7 intake line at (888) 437-7747.

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

Mr. Sris is the Owner and Founder of Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C., which he founded in 1997. He is a former prosecutor, and his background in accounting and information systems from George Mason University has been applied to complex financial and technology-related cases handled by the firm, including matters involving detailed statutory fine calculations. Mr. Sris is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and his New York admission covers speeding matters under § 1180 arising in Bronx County.

Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys concentrate in traffic and criminal defense matters, including the full range of fine tiers set out in § 1180. The firm’s Of Counsel attorneys contract directly with the firm and are referenced collectively rather than by name in this material. To discuss a Bronx County speeding ticket, call (888) 437-7747, staffed for intake 24/7, to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the default speed limit in New York?

Under § 1180(b), the default maximum is 55 mph absent a special hazard or other posted limit. Most roads have their own posted limits under § 1180(c) and § 1180(d) that control instead of the default.

What is the fine for driving 10 mph or less over the limit?

Under § 1180(h), a base violation of 10 mph or less over the limit carries a fine of $45 to $150.

What is the fine for driving more than 30 mph over the limit?

A base violation of more than 30 mph over the limit carries a fine of $180 to $600 and up to 30 days in jail.

Are school-zone speeding fines higher?

Yes. School-zone speeding during school hours carries the steepest schedule under § 1180, with fines reaching $360 to $1,200 and up to 30 days in jail.

Do repeat speeding violations increase the fine?

Yes. A second violation within 18 months adds up to $150 to the maximum fine, and a third or subsequent violation within that period adds up to $375.

Are commercial vehicle speeding fines different?

Yes. Commercial, radar-detector-related, and work-zone violations carry a steeper schedule reaching up to $360 to $600, with a flat $600 fine for hazmat or out-of-service-defect vehicles, plus up to 30 days in jail.

Is a free consultation available for a speeding ticket?

No. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. does not offer free consultations. A scheduled consultation may be requested by calling (888) 437-7747, staffed for intake 24/7.

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