Got a traffic ticket in New York? You are not alone, and you do not have to handle it by yourself. A New York ticket can mean fines, a state surcharge, points on your license and higher insurance. From the five boroughs of New York City to the Hudson Valley and upstate, Flickit helps drivers fight their traffic tickets. Send us your ticket and our team takes care of the paperwork, the court dates and the follow-up.
Here are the tickets New York drivers get most often. Tap a link to learn more, or send us your ticket.
One of the most common violations in New York. Speeding can mean hefty fines, 3 to 11 points on your license and higher insurance premiums. The faster you drove over the limit, the steeper the penalties.
Learn more: Speeding fines and points · VTL 1180
Using your phone while driving is taken seriously. Even holding your phone to talk or text can lead to fines and 5 points, and repeat offenses carry harsher consequences.
Learn more: Cell phone tickets · VTL 1225-d
Going through a red light is a common ticket that carries a fine and 3 points, and it can also raise your insurance rates.
Learn more: Red light tickets · VTL 1111(d)
Rolling through a stop sign or not coming to a full stop is a 3-point violation in New York.
Learn more: Stop sign tickets · VTL 1172(a)
Improper turns, illegal U-turns and failing to signal are frequent tickets, especially at busy intersections.
Learn more: Illegal turns · Failure to signal
Changing lanes without enough room or without signaling can lead to a ticket and 3 points.
Learn more: VTL 1128(a)
Drivers and passengers must buckle up in New York. Seat belt tickets bring fines, and a child restraint violation involving a child under 16 carries points.
Learn more: Seat belt tickets · VTL 1229-c
This is more than just speeding. It covers aggressive or unsafe driving. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor in New York, carries 5 points and can lead to license suspension or even jail time.
Learn more: Traffic-related crimes in NY
New York requires all drivers to carry insurance. If you are caught without valid coverage, you could face fines, suspension of your registration and even loss of your driver’s license.
Learn more: VTL 319(1)
The New York DMV adds points to your driving record when you are convicted of a traffic violation. If you get 11 points in 24 months, your license may be suspended. The points are counted from the date of the violation, not the date of the conviction.
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit | 3 |
| Speeding 11 to 20 mph over | 4 |
| Speeding 21 to 30 mph over | 6 |
| Speeding 31 to 40 mph over | 8 |
| Speeding more than 40 mph over | 11 |
| Speeding in a work zone | 8 |
| Cell phone or portable electronic device | 5 |
| Passing a stopped school bus | 8 |
| Reckless driving | 5 |
| Following too closely (tailgating) | 4 |
| Red light, stop sign or yield sign | 3 |
| Improper passing or unsafe lane change | 3 |
| Failure to yield the right-of-way | 3 |
| Most other moving violations | 2 |
Fines. A first speeding conviction is $45 to $150 for 1 to 10 mph over, $90 to $300 for 11 to 30 mph over, and $180 to $600 for more than 30 mph over, plus a state surcharge.
Driver Responsibility Assessment. If you get 6 or more points in 18 months, the DMV also charges a Driver Responsibility Assessment: $300 over three years, plus $75 for each point over 6. This comes on top of your fines and surcharges.
Insurance. Points stay on your record as long as the conviction does, and insurance companies use their own point systems to raise premiums. That is why many drivers choose to fight the ticket instead of paying it. How the NY point system works.
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Tickets for non-criminal moving violations in the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island) are handled by the DMV’s Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB). Tickets written outside New York City go to the local city, town or village court where the ticket was issued, as shown on your ticket. Wherever you got it, follow the instructions on the ticket and answer it on time.
New York’s traffic laws apply to everyone on its roads, even if you are just passing through. A New York ticket does not go away if you ignore it, and it can lead to bigger problems later. Out-of-state drivers have the same right to fight a New York ticket as residents, and Flickit helps drivers from New Jersey and other states with their New York tickets.
This section is completed by the police officer at the time of the traffic stop. It includes:
• Driver’s personal details (name, address, date of birth, license info).
• Vehicle details (plate number, registration, make, year, color).
• The exact violation (law section, description of offense, time and place).
• Officer’s signature and badge info.
👉 Purpose: Identifies who you are, your vehicle, and the law you’re accused of breaking. This is the “official charge” record.
This area explains what happens if you plead guilty. Key points:
• A guilty plea is treated the same as a conviction after trial.
• You may face fines, penalties, license suspension or revocation, and higher insurance costs.
• For some offenses, mandatory surcharges or Driver Responsibility Assessments may apply.
👉 Purpose: Warns you of the serious consequences of admitting guilt. It ensures you understand pleading guilty means you give up your right to a trial.
If you want to plead guilty without appearing in court:
• Check the “Plea of Guilty” box and complete this section.
• Sign and mail the form to the address on the ticket (usually the court listed).
• You may write a short explanation, but the guilty plea will stand.
• Not valid for misdemeanors or felonies (only traffic infractions).
👉 Purpose: Provides a convenient way to accept responsibility and pay fines without appearing in court.
If you want to fight the ticket:
• Check the “Plea of Not Guilty” box and mail it within 48 hours.
• You may request a supporting deposition (officer’s detailed statement of the violation).
• The court will then notify you of a hearing date.
• Applicants under 18 must include a parent or guardian’s details.
👉 Purpose: Protects your right to contest the ticket and present your case in court.
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It depends how heavy your foot was. For a first speeding conviction:
• 1–10 mph over: $45–$150 + surcharge
• 11–30 mph over: $90–$300 + surcharge
• 31+ mph over: $180–$600 + surcharge
You’ll also get 3–11 points on your license, depending on the speed. Hit 11 points in 24 months and your license is toast.
Every case is different; past results do not guarantee a future outcome.
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