NY ticket questions

It makes now sense that he would apologize for writing you the ticket..... strange. Sorry I am not 100% certain on the points transfer.... I do know that NJ will not transfer if you have a NY lic - so I think the same is true the other way around.

 

NY pts do transfer to NJ licenses so you should do what you can to lower the charge. I think the limit for out of state transfers though is 2pts. With a lawyer you're paying for the connection/networking - they have no magical power. In fact if you had access to the prosecutor - which you really do if you're resourceful, though they often don't make it easy - you could negotiate a lesser charge for plea.

In my opinion at the very least you should make the trip to fight. If the officer isn't there you need to request a dismissal - they don't just toss it if you don't ask.

BTW when did this happen? If it was today w.the high winds, print NOAA's and another online weather service's weather forecast/current conditions showing wind report. High wind can affect radar accuracy so you can add that in addition to your other notes to impeach the accuracy of the 'reading' if you do go before the judge. You could also get there a bit early in hopes of having a few words w.the prosecutor beforehand.

 

Radar units are set up in both directions in the troop car. They can get you either way. Sometimes they also have the laser gun and just need to point and shoot. They also have "radar detector detectors" and know if you have a radar detector in your car. So if this was a new trooper he doesn't want to be caught by his superiors for not giving a ticket to someone who has all of the stickers and cards from the PBA. Did you have a NYSP sticker and if so did you tell him who the trooper was that you know. If not you are toast and you should lawyer up or plead it down.

 

When was the last time your V1 was updated ......I had mine for a while and my friend had one that was more recent with newer software and his picked up stuff mine did not but in the meantime a traffic lawyer is your best bet. Many here have used Frank Desousa in the past and have been pleased with the results.

 

I'm gonna take a wild guess here but just the fact that he apologized may very well mean that he's willing to work with you. Perhaps he is new and felt he had to write you since he alread stopped you, I dunno.

I received a red light ticket not too long ago in my town (the light was seriously yellow but whatever). Long story short... the officer said to come to court but he was a "no show" so the ticket was dismissed. I know a red light is not the same as speeding but it's still a moving violation/ pts. In your case, I would definitely go to court and at least get it pleaded down if the officer does show up. Good luck.

 

Did he give you a print out with the radar model number and the speed and time with the ticket? Just go to court and face it. As it has been said earlier, points do transfer. Good luck.

 

Connecticut cops bull**** about your actual speed all the time. I got an 85 in a 65 once and I know I was not going more than mid-upper 70s.

 

In NJ, you only get 2 pts. on your record for an out of state moving violation, regardless of how fast you were going. If you want to avoid the points all together, consider contacting the guy everyone on here raves about (Frank Sousa?? if I recall correctly). Do a search of threads for new york lawyer for traffic tickets and you'll find his contact information. A bunch of the guys have used him and say he is really good. Best of luck.