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Defending Against NY Stop Sign And Red Light Tickets

If you believe your ticket for a stop sign or red light violation is unwarranted, you are not alone. People throughout New York find themselves facing traffic tickets for allegedly failing to come to a full stop or driving through a red light — when the reality is that a police officer may have been overzealous about issuing a ticket.

Whatever your situation may be, it is important to speak with an experienced traffic defense attorney before paying a traffic fine and suffering the results of points on your driver’s license. Too much is at stake to simply plead guilty to a traffic violation. Our Queens traffic defense attorney can help you get the best possible outcome in your case.

For a free consultation regarding your rights and options, contact the Law Office of Randy S. Alpert online or at 646-902-1016. We represent traffic defense clients in Queens, Nassau County, Suffolk County and throughout New York.

Penalties For Stop Sign Violations

Missing a stop sign can happen to anyone. Whether a police officer sees you “roll through a stop” or not slow down at all, the potential penalties are serious. Depending on the circumstances, the consequences of a conviction may include:

  • 3 points on your driver’s license
  • A $150 fine, plus a court surcharge
  • Higher or escalating fines for subsequent violations
  • Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee of $300 or more if you have 6 or more points on your driver’s license within 24 months (based on violation date, not conviction date)
  • Higher insurance rates

Obviously, a stop sign violation could have a major impact on your life. You don’t have to go through the system alone. We will attempt to resolve your case in a manner so that you can avoid heavy fines and receive no points or as few points as possible.

Penalties For Red Light Violations

Depending on the facts of your case, the consequences of a red light violation in New York City may include:

  • 3 points on your driver’s license
  • A fine of up to $450
  • Higher or escalating fines for subsequent violations
  • Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA) fee of $300 or more if you have 6 or more points on your driver’s license within 24 months (based on violation date, not conviction date)
  • Higher insurance rates

Note: It is possible for someone to be charged with multiple types of moving violations regarding the same incident. For example, in addition to a red light violation, a person could be charged with reckless driving, which is a criminal offense. We have extensive experience in these matters. Let us help you protect your rights and future today.

Contact A NY Traffic Defense Lawyer With More Than 35 Years Of Experience

We have helped thousands of clients resolve their criminal and traffic defense cases. We want to help you, too. For a free consultation, please contact the Law Office of Randy S. Alpert online or call 646-902-1016. We serve clients in Queens, Nassau County, Suffolk County and throughout New York. Hablamos español.

Practice Areas

  • Traffic Violations
    • What to Do If You Get a Ticket
    • Changes To DMV Penalties
    • New York Driver Responsibility Program
    • Speeding Tickets
    • Driving With a Suspended Driver’s License
    • Driving Without Insurance
    • Cellphone / Portable Electronic Device
    • Running a Red Light or Stop Sign
    • Failure to Stop for a School Bus
    • Move Over New York Law
    • Reckless Driving
    • Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian Resulting in Physical Injury
    • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
    • Handling Your Traffic Ticket in Nassau & Suffolk Counties
    • Commercial Trucking Traffic Violations
  • DWI/DUI/DWAI
    • New York Ignition Interlock Devices
  • Criminal Defense
    • Arrest/Arraignment
    • Taxi And Limo Suspension Hearings

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Let us help you fight a criminal charge or traffic violation. Put the Law Office of Randy S. Alpert on your side today. Hablamos español.

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