Speeding Ticket Lawyer Brooklyn

Every speeding ticket in New York is governed by Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1180, officially titled “Basic rule and maximum limits,” but the actual fine a Brooklyn driver faces depends heavily on exactly how far over the applicable limit they were alleged to be traveling. § 1180(a) sets the underlying standard: no person shall drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions. § 1180(b) sets a default maximum of 55 mph absent a special hazard or another posted limit, while § 1180(c) and § 1180(d) allow school-zone limits and other posted maximums to control where established, which covers most Brooklyn streets.

The fine schedule under § 1180(h) is graduated in bands. For a base violation, exceeding the limit by 10 mph or less carries a fine of $45 to $150. Exceeding it by more than 10 but not more than 30 mph carries a fine of $90 to $300 and up to 15 days in jail. Exceeding it by more than 30 mph 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. Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys review which specific band applies in every Brooklyn case and can be reached at (888) 437-7747, staffed for intake 24/7.

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What a Speeding Ticket Means in Brooklyn

Because § 1180’s default statutory maximum of 55 mph applies only absent another posted limit, most Brooklyn streets are governed by lower limits posted under separate statutes, which control under § 1180(c) and § 1180(d). This means the specific posted limit on the street where the stop occurred, not the 55 mph default, is usually the number that matters for calculating how far over the limit a driver is alleged to have been traveling.

The base fine schedule under § 1180(h) rises in three bands tied to that calculation: $45 to $150 for 10 mph or less over the limit, $90 to $300 with up to 15 days in jail for more than 10 but not more than 30 mph over, and $180 to $600 with up to 30 days in jail for more than 30 mph over. Separate, steeper schedules apply to commercial vehicles, radar-detector-equipped vehicles, and work-zone violations, reaching as high as $360 to $600, or a flat $600 for hazmat or out-of-service-defect vehicles, with up to 30 days in jail. School-zone speeding during school hours carries the steepest schedule in the statute, up to $360 to $1,200 and up to 30 days in jail.

Repeat violations within an 18-month window increase the maximum fine further: up to $150 more for a second violation, and up to $375 more for a third or subsequent violation within that window. Because these bands and enhancements interact, understanding a specific Brooklyn speeding ticket requires knowing exactly which posted limit applied, how far over that limit the driver is alleged to have been traveling, and whether any prior violation within 18 months affects the applicable maximum, all evaluated within the New York State trial courts in Brooklyn.

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

When a client contacts the firm about a Brooklyn speeding ticket, Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys begin by confirming which posted limit actually applied at the location of the stop, since § 1180(c) and § 1180(d) allow local and school-zone limits to control over the statute’s 55 mph default. The review then examines how the alleged speed was measured and which fine band under § 1180(h) the citation reflects.

Where a citation involves a commercial vehicle, a radar-detector-equipped vehicle, a work zone, or a school zone during school hours, Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys confirm whether the steeper enhanced schedules under § 1180(d)(2), § 1180(f), or § 1180(g) actually apply. The review also checks the client’s driving history for any prior violation within 18 months that could affect the fine calculation under the statute’s repeat-violation provisions.

The firm’s Of Counsel attorneys contract directly with the firm and bring additional courtroom experience to these matters. Because Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a physical location in Brooklyn, this review is coordinated through scheduled consultations rather than an in-person Brooklyn office. 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. Mr. Sris is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and his New York admission covers § 1180 matters arising in Brooklyn.

Mr. Sris and the firm’s Of Counsel attorneys concentrate in traffic and criminal defense matters, including speeding charges at every fine tier under § 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 Brooklyn speeding ticket, call (888) 437-7747, staffed for intake 24/7, to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 55 mph the speed limit everywhere in Brooklyn?

No. § 1180(b)’s 55 mph maximum applies only absent another posted limit. Most Brooklyn streets have lower posted limits under other sections, which control under § 1180(c) and § 1180(d).

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

Under § 1180(h), the base fine is $45 to $150 for exceeding the limit by 10 mph or less.

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

The base fine is $180 to $600 with up to 30 days in jail for exceeding the limit by more than 30 mph.

Does a school-zone speeding ticket cost more?

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

Does the firm have an office in Brooklyn?

Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. does not maintain a physical location in Brooklyn. Clients are served through scheduled consultations for matters in the New York State trial courts in Brooklyn. The firm’s principal office is in Fairfax, Virginia.

Is a free consultation available?

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.

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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The same rules apply outside Brooklyn County, and our page on speeding ticket charges across New York walks through each stage.