Got a ticket? Find out what it really costs you.
The fine is only the start. Points can mean a state fee of $300 or more, higher insurance, or even losing your license. Check yours in 20 seconds, free.
Don't plead guilty before you check: once you plead guilty to a New York City ticket, you can't change it. (DMV)
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What happens next
It depends on where you got the ticket.
New York City
- Most moving tickets go to the DMV's Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB).
- You plead guilty or not guilty. Not guilty means a hearing.
- If you plead guilty, you can't change your plea.
- If you don't answer on time, your license will be suspended.
DMV: Traffic Violations Bureau · DMV: plead or pay
Send a photo before you pleadLong Island and the rest of the state
- Tickets go to a local court or traffic agency, not the NYC TVB.
- The process and your options can be different from NYC.
- Greg takes tickets in courts anywhere in New York State, including all 5 boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk.
Questions people ask
Should I just pay my ticket?
In New York City, paying a ticket means pleading guilty, and you can't change a guilty plea. The points, and any state fee they bring, come with it. Check what the ticket really costs you first. (DMV)
Can I plead guilty online?
Not if the conviction would suspend or revoke your license. Then you have to appear, or send the DMV a written statement instead. (DMV)
Is the state fee part of the fine?
No. The Driver Responsibility Assessment is a separate DMV fee, paid over 3 years on top of the fine, once you reach 6 points in 18 months. (DMV)
What points can cost you
Points count from the date of the ticket.
| Points | What happens |
|---|---|
| Any | Points only go on your record if you're convicted, and they stop counting toward your total 24 months after the violation date. (DMV) |
| 6 in 18 months | An extra state fee. The Driver Responsibility Assessment is $100 a year for 3 years, plus $25 a year for each point over 6. (DMV) |
| 11 in 24 months | You could lose your license. A DMV-approved defensive driving course can subtract 4 points when the DMV counts toward a suspension, but the points stay on your record. (DMV) |
Speeding ticket? Points and state fee for every mph
Source: New York State DMV point system · Driver Responsibility Assessment
How we help
Send a photo of the ticket. The office looks at it and tells you, plainly, what your options are and what it would cost.
A clear price up front
Greg’s fee for a traffic ticket is $400. You will know it before you decide. For DWI, a suspended license or other criminal charges, call for a price.
Answers in English or Spanish
By phone or WhatsApp. You can write in Spanish, and Spanish interpreters are available. Hablamos español.
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