VTL 1180 · Article 1180
Speeding (VTL 1180)
Speeding is the most common traffic ticket in the Hudson Valley. Points rise with the amount over the limit: three points for eleven to fifteen miles per hour over, four for sixteen to twenty, five for twenty-one to twenty-five, and six for twenty-six or more — which also carries up to thirty days in jail.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You were the operator of the vehicle.
- The vehicle was traveling faster than the lawful speed for that road.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The officer's speed estimate is not reliable.
- The radar or laser device was not properly calibrated or operated.
- The signage for the posted limit was not lawful or not visible.
- The identification of the vehicle or driver is wrong.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Traffic infraction carries a maximum sentence of no jail and a fine of up to Up to $200 for a first offense, plus a surcharge.
Twelve points in eighteen months triggers a point accumulation hearing, and a suspension can follow even without a DWI. A not-guilty plea at arraignment preserves the chance to contest the ticket.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.
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