Speeding Ticket Lawyer Nassau County

A Nassau County speeding ticket is charged under VTL § 1180, “Basic rule and maximum limits,” and the fine a driver actually faces depends on exactly how far over the applicable speed limit the vehicle was traveling, whether the location was a school zone, and whether the driver has recent prior speeding violations. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. reviews the specific speed alleged, the location, and the driver’s record before discussing the ticket’s realistic exposure. The firm does not offer free consultations; call (888) 437-7747, staffed 24/7, to request a scheduled consultation.

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How New York’s Speeding Fine Schedule Works

Section 1180(a) establishes the basic rule that no person shall drive faster than reasonable and prudent under the conditions present. Section 1180(b) sets a default maximum of 55 mph absent a special hazard or other posted limit, though § 1180(c)-(d) makes clear that school-zone limits and other posted maximum limits control when established — most Nassau County roads have posted limits below 55 mph that govern instead of the statutory default. Under the base penalty schedule in § 1180(h), 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.

Certain circumstances increase the fine schedule further. Commercial vehicle, radar-detector, and work-zone violations under § 1180(d)(2)/(f)/(g) carry a steeper schedule, up to $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 of all, up to $360 to $1,200 and up to 30 days in jail. Points from a speeding conviction also count toward the threshold in VTL § 503(4): a driver who accumulates six or more points within an 18-month period becomes liable for a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $100 per year for three years for the first six points, plus $25 per year for each additional point — a cost layered on top of the court fine.

Why the Specific Speed and Location Matter

Because the fine schedule under § 1180(h) scales sharply with how far over the limit the alleged speed was, and because school-zone and work-zone locations carry their own enhanced schedules, the firm reviews the exact allegations in a Nassau County speeding ticket before discussing options. The firm does not guarantee any particular outcome.

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 speeding 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 is the fine for a basic speeding ticket in New York?

Under § 1180(h), the fine ranges from $45 to $150 for 10 mph or less over the limit, up to $180 to $600 plus up to 30 days in jail for more than 30 mph over the limit.

Is 55 mph the speed limit everywhere in New York?

No. Section 1180(b) sets 55 mph as the default maximum only where no other limit is posted; most roads have their own posted limits that control instead.

Does a school-zone speeding ticket cost more?

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

Does a repeat speeding ticket cost more than a first one?

Yes. 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.

Can speeding points trigger a separate fee?

Yes. Under § 503(4), accumulating six or more points within 18 months 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.

Does the firm offer a free consultation for a speeding ticket?

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

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