Questions from drivers about VTL 1111(d)(1), Red Light Ticket, answered by the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. For penalties, points, and defense options, read the VTL 1111(d)(1), Red Light Ticket.
Can a New York City red light violation hearing be postponed multiple times, and what are the implications of fighting a camera ticket from out of state?
Can NY DOT administratively Postpone Traffic Violation Hearing every year since 2019 and again to 2025? My husband got a red light violation in the mail in 2019. We live in another state where only rear plates are issued. He intended to appear at hearing but it was postponed by them to 2020. Then 2021, again 2022 but with a twist (rescheduled to 2023 but if he wanted plead his case before then, he could complete the enclosed form as his written statement & the judge will decide without a hearing). This also meant if found guilty he would be responsible for daily interest & penalty fees that accrued to that time. Something didn't seem right, so he didn't do it. In 2023 he showed, told if not on the board then there's no hearing & was told rescheduled to 6/**/24. He received hearing reminder dated 6 /*/24 for 6/**/24. Got another letter 6/**/24 issued 5 days later for another postponement now to 4/2025. They didn't expect him to want to come to NY to appear before judge to plead his case, by now expected him to give up & pay. He's showing up on 6/**/24 just in case there's a next letter in mail saying it's still on 6/**/24 and he didn't show up & lose by default.
camera tickets don't have points and don't go on your record. if you're paying more in travel costs to fight this ticket then you lost the plot. Also you say "they didn't expect him to want to come to NY to appear before judge to plead his case, by now expected him to give up & pay". Trust me nobody in the DOT is putting this thought or much of any thought into this case.
What are the consequences of entering an intersection as the light changes to red and a pedestrian remains in the crosswalk?
If you enter the intersection while the light is green, then you should not get a red light ticket. If you enter the intersection after the light turned red then you can get a red light ticket. Either way, entering an intersection while there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk is its own possible violation and may not matter if the light is green or red.
Can incorrect ownership details on a New York red light ticket lead to dismissal?
An error in listing the owner as the driver on a New York red light ticket does not automatically result in dismissal. However, other defenses may be available so best to consult with a traffic ticket attorney.
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For a New York City red light ticket that was issued by a police officer at a traffic stop, the hearings can indeed be postponed multiple times. However, if we're dealing with a camera ticket, not a ticket issued by a police officer, then it's vital to weigh the costs and hassle against the benefits of fighting the ticket. Camera tickets do not go on your driving record, do not have points, and do not impact your insurance rates.