New York Speeding Tickets Increasing in 2009
The New York State Troopers in Troop D, which patrols Central New York, have issued a whopping 30% more speeding tickets in 2009 when compared to 2008. Through the Freedom of Information Law, WSYR-TV9 of Syracuse analyzed the tickets issued by Troop D and found an increase of 6,400 tickets being issued in 2009 when compared to 2008. This increase includes:
12% more seat belt tickets;
15% more child restraint tickets;
27% more equipment violations.
Troop D Captain Jay Pristash stated that there are no quotas per se and that the increase in tickets being written is due to a new “traffic management” team of 10 troopers and one sergeant, who are directed to problem areas in the region.
Whatever the reason given for the increase, it is clear that the State benefits from the increase because each ticket carries a mandatory NYS surcharge of $85.00 - in addition to any fine that the Court will assess against the violator. So this increase of 6,400 tickets results in an additional revenue of $544,000 from this Troop.
With the increase of tickets being written all over New York State, it is critical that motorists know their rights and options when it comes to fighting these tickets and spaek to an experienced Traffic law attorney. If you have any questions, call me for a free consultation - 585.752.7523.
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July 10th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
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July 22nd, 2009 at 2:30 pm
In a construction zone in the Bryan / College Station, Texas area a speeding ticket is $500 ($400 fine + $100 court costs). It might be interesting to see something comparative.