Peekskill, New York
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County, New York. It is located on the eastern bank of the Hudson River, just south of the Bear Mountain Bridge, and approximately fifty north of Midtown Manhattan. The Hudson River forms its western boundary, and it is surrounded by the Town of Cortlandt on all other sides. The city makes up five and a half square miles and has a population of approximately 25,000 (). Peekskill’s early economy was based on ironworking.
Traffic Tickets in Peekskill
The busiest road in Peekskill is US-Route 9 (Briarcliff-Peekskill Parkway). It runs north-south in the western side of the city. This route provided access to the Bear Mountain Bridge to cross the Hudson River. In Peekskill, it is a two-lane highway divided by a median. The speed limit is 45 miles per hour, but motorists are often clocked at higher speeds. Same for the Bear Mountain State Parkway, which runs east-west though Peekskill. Most motorists on these roads are not from the city itself but passing through. On these routes, most traffic stops are for speeding. The busy local streets are Main Street (US-6) and Crompond Road (US-202/NYS-35/CR-24). On these roads, the reason for the traffic stop can vary.
Typical violations include using a cell phone while driving, disobeying a traffic control device, and equipment violations. Traffic stops can be conducted by officers of the Peekskill Police Department, officers of the Westchester County Police Department, or New York State Police. All traffic infractions are adjudicated in the Peekskill City Court.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a traffic ticket defense firm. Since 2011, our attorneys have been defending motorists in various Westchester County courts. Our firm has seen much success in obtaining dramatic reductions or dismissals for many of our clients. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office does not turn down difficult cases and will be glad to review your ticket in Peekskill. We encourage you to reach out and utilize our offer for a free consultation. Our lawyers can answer any questions regarding your ticket or our services.
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