Speeders beware

[ants]

My 18 year old son got two speeding tickets, 3 months apart. (He's a good kid, but a total knuckle head at times). First fine was $273, second was $283. Just got a letter from DMV stating that if he didn't pay the state an additional $600, his license is suspended. My kid is in college and takes home maybe $150 a week from his part time job, so guess who wrote the checks???? He should be squared up with me in like 10 years….

Don't speed..

[wildcat junkie]

My 18 year old son got two speeding tickets, 3 months apart. (He's a good kid, but a total knuckle head at times). First fine was $273, second was $283. Just got a letter from DMV stating that if he didn't pay the state an additional $600, his license is suspended. My kid is in college and takes home maybe $150 a week from his part time job, so guess who wrote the checks???? He should be squared up with me in like 10 years….

Don't speed..

The "surcharge" from the state kicks in after so many points.

 

I got a ticket for 73 in a 55 (testing the tune on my '06 Charger Daytona) & that was enough all by itself to get the surcharge of $200. The state will usually allow$100 payments once a year until the amount is paid, but I'm not sure about a $600 charge. He must have been speeding way over the limit ti get that high of a surcharge..

Edited March 4, 2016 by wildcat junkie

[Culvercreek hunt club]

My 18 year old son got two speeding tickets, 3 months apart. (He's a good kid, but a total knuckle head at times). First fine was $273, second was $283. Just got a letter from DMV stating that if he didn't pay the state an additional $600, his license is suspended. My kid is in college and takes home maybe $150 a week from his part time job, so guess who wrote the checks???? He should be squared up with me in like 10 years….

Don't speed..

You ain't seen nothing yet. Wait until your insurance company picks up on it. 

[First-light]

That's one thing, down here on the island there are these red light cameras every where. I slam on the breaks when I see a yellow light. 75$ fine and a $35 surcharge. I hate those damn cameras.

[shawnhu]

Every 2 points, the state wants its cut. Total of 6 points and they want the full $500-600.

If caught speeding 20 over the limit, automatic 6 points and you can bet on the state surcharge coming. Add that to the insurance hike, and you're well on your way to over a grand for getting there 5 minutes faster.

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[shawnhu]

That's one thing, down here on the island there are these red light cameras every where. I slam on the breaks when I see a yellow light. 75$ fine and a $35 surcharge. I hate those damn cameras.

$50 for red light camera tickets in NYC.

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[jjb4900]

pretty sure they suspend your license if you get three speeders in a certain time frame as well

 

[shawnhu]

pretty sure they suspend your license if you get three speeders in a certain time frame as well

I think that's generally for speeding in work zones. Everything else is point based in NYS I think.

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[ants]

You ain't seen nothing yet. Wait until your insurance company picks up on it. 

Yeah …Im holding my breath...

[ants]

The "surcharge" from the state kicks in after so many points.

 

I got a ticket for 73 in a 55 (testing the tune on my '06 Charger Daytona) & that was enough all by itself to get the surcharge of $200. The state will usually allow$100 payments once a year until the amount is paid, but I'm not sure about a $600 charge. He must have been speeding way over the limit ti get that high of a surcharge..

88 in a 65 and 85 in a 65. The tickets had surcharges attached to them. $90 for each ticket, but the 600 is extra from DMV. They call it DRA "Driver Responsibility Assessment." An extra pound or ten of flesh for the state I guess…. The pen I keep in my checkbook is out of ink!!!   LOL!!!

[jjb4900]

how fast was he going? that plays a part in the point system.

http://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/about-nys-driver-point-system

[stoneam2006]

Drivers responsibility assessment.....gets worse the more times you get it....I was a dumb 16_18 year old lost licence 3 times and way to much fines

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[shawnhu]

88 in a 65 and 85 in a 65. The tickets had surcharges attached to them. $90 for each ticket, but the 600 is extra from DMV. They call it DRA "Driver Responsibility Assessment." An extra pound or ten of flesh for the state I guess…. The pen I keep in my checkbook is out of ink!!! LOL!!!

Looks like he's going to get suspended anyway.

Hopefully he's able to fight off at least one of those tickets. If not, that's 12 points, which is suspension.

I've had speeding tickets get reduced to parking tickets when cited upstate. Plea bargain your way down.

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Edited March 4, 2016 by shawnhu

[jjb4900]

I've had speeding tickets get reduced to parking tickets when cited upstate. Plea bargain your way down.

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yeah, we have a new court in Suffolk County that pleas everything down......it's a big money grab, but usually walk away with pleading out to a non mover, no points and no insurance rate increases.

[turkeyfeathers]

I think that's generally for speeding in work zones. Everything else is point based in NYS I think.

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2x speeding in a work zone around here and you're screwed

[Skillet]

2x speeding in a work zone around here and you're screwed

 

It can also be double cost, if the zone has a sign saying "Fined doubled". We put those signs out sometimes. Often, a trooper will tuck himself right into our zone & hide behind a truck, then wait for a real a$$h*le to fly by. They've been slamming people for not moving over, too. It's amazing how close cars will get to us, but as soon as they see a cop in the zone, they're scrambling to move over.

Edited March 4, 2016 by Skillet

[ants]

Looks like he's going to get suspended anyway.

Hopefully he's able to fight off at least one of those tickets. If not, that's 12 points, which is suspension.

I've had speeding tickets get reduced to parking tickets when cited upstate. Plea bargain your way down.

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No.. They sent a form saying that one ticket got him 6 points ant the other got him 4. But one more and he is done……You're right ...11 or 12 points and bye bye license for a year..

[Paula]

AAA offers defensive driving course that should help with points. I think a guy from work use to go to MCC for him every few years to save on car insurance

[Pygmy]

This is all Greek to me...

 

I'm the old fart who ALWAYS has someone right on my rear bumper..

 

Never had a speeding ticket in my life...Nor any other traffic ticket, except for one for an unsafe tire when I was 18...

[wildcat junkie]

600 is extra from DMV. They call it DRA "Driver Responsibility Assessment." An extra pound or ten of flesh for the state I guess…. The pen I keep in my checkbook is out of ink!!!   LOL!!!

That's what I was referring to. It's been so long I forgot the term.

[The_Field_Ager]

I just got a ticket recently. Going up before the judge to try n get the penalties and fines reduced. Always worth a shot. And if the issuing officer does not show up, there is no penalty at all.

[shawnhu]

No.. They sent a form saying that one ticket got him 6 points ant the other got him 4. But one more and he is done……You're right ...11 or 12 points and bye bye license for a year..

He's probably right under the 20/21 mph one for the 85 in a 65 then. Pretty lucky. Suspension is another hike in insurance on top of the two speeding tickets. He'll likely get dropped if he was suspended.

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[turkeyfeathers]

 And if the issuing officer does not show up, there is no penalty at all.

Is there truth to this ? I've heard that before . I haven't gotten a speeding ticket since 1991 and that one "got taken care of " for me.

[The_Field_Ager]

Is there truth to this ? I've heard that before . I haven't gotten a speeding ticket since 1991 and that one "got taken care of " for me.

 

 

I'll let ya know. It was a sheriff and not a local town cop, so I am hoping he will be busy elsewhere on the day.

Edited March 4, 2016 by Papist

[shawnhu]

AAA offers defensive driving course that should help with points. I think a guy from work use to go to MCC for him every few years to save on car insurance

There's a defensive drivers course discount for insurance purposes, yes. It also reduces points on your license in case you are in danger of getting suspended. But one doesn't have to do with the other. Insurance companies don't slam you based on points, they do it based on the violation and "risk" of causing injury and property damage.

For example, running a stop sign or failure to yield will get you 2 points, but most insurance companies will ignore your first infraction.

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