State of Michigan Motorists with a Traffic Ticket in New York
This page is about traffic tickets that Michigan motorists receive in New York State. The article discusses the possible consequences in Michigan and New York. For more detailed information on the ticket’s impact in Michigan, it is prudent to contact a Michigan traffic ticket attorney. For more detailed information on how to handle the ticket in New York, it is prudent to contact a New York traffic ticket attorney.
Points in Michigan
The State of Michigan is one of the few states that are not part of the Driver License Compact agreement. Thus, it is our understanding that Michigan will not add out-of-state violations to a Michigan motorist driving record. There can be exceptions for CDL drivers and exceptions for charges such as DWI and misdemeanors. Even if Michigan will not put out-of-state violations on your Michigan record, your Michigan insurance company may find out about out-of-state violations. Insurance companies generally raise the premiums for any motorist convicted of a traffic violation. Thus, it may be imperative even for a Michigan driver to try to get the ticket dismissed or reduced.
Impact in New York
If you drive often in New York or have previous tickets in New York, it may be important to fight your New York ticket. This is because of your phantom New York State driver’s license number. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) creates an internal account for anyone that received a ticket in New York. This is used to issue a driver responsibility assessment fee for getting 6 points in 18 months or suspension for getting 11 points in 18 months. New York State cannot suspend a Michigan license, but they can suspend the New York State driving privileges of a Michigan motorist. Driving with suspended privileges in New York is the same as driving with a suspended license in New York. You would be subject to arrest and criminal charges.
Disputing a Traffic Ticket in New York
Disputing a traffic ticket in New York is easy with an attorney involved. This is because you do not need to appear personally in court and you do not need to have a defense. New York State law allows an attorney to go to court in the place of their client. This means you would not have to attend a court in New York to get your charges dismissed or reduced. Your lawyer can figure out what works best for your situation, whether to challenge the charges on procedural grounds, present the court with a defense, or utilize any program that is available in the relevant jurisdiction. For detailed information, it is best if you contact a New York law office whose main practice area is Traffic Law.
Benjamin Goldman Law Office
For any traffic related charges in New York, you can get in touch with the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. We are a New York traffic ticket defense firm that operates across the entire state. We have experience with almost all justice courts in New York, from Southampton to Buffalo. and with almost all common citations. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office provides all motorists with a free consultation. You can contact us at your convenience to discuss your case and determine what makes the most sense for your situation. We can be reached by phone, text message, email, or website submission.
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