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Question about a potential incorrect citation

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Halcyon8

Junior Member
I got a speeding ticked for going 75 in a 55 on route 17 in New York State. On the ticket it says I was in violation of NYS V AND T LAW, Section Sub Section 1180B. When looking it up online, I went to the NYS page, went through, and found the Vehicle and Traffic Laws, but there was no sub section 1180B, only 1180 and 1180A.
Is this going to make a difference if I bring it up in court?
 


seniorjudge

Senior Member
...
§ 1180. Basic rule and maximum limits. (a) No person shall drive a
vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the
conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then
existing.
(b) Except as provided in subdivision (g) of this section and except
when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance
with subdivision (a) of this section or when maximum speed limits have
been established as hereinafter authorized, no person shall drive a
vehicle at a speed in excess of fifty-five miles per hour.
...

http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-56539931
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
From: http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/spee-vt.htm


§1180. Basic rule and maximum limits.

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.

(b) Except as provided in subdivision (g) of this section and except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with subdivision (a) of this section or when maximum speed limits have been established as hereinafter authorized, no person shall drive a vehicle at a speed in excess of fifty-five miles per hour.
 

Halcyon8

Junior Member
Ahh. Fair enough. Thank you. Looks like my best bet is to plead not guilty and go for a fine reduction.
Thanks again.
 

Hey There

Member
Click and The Information is There

Two websites with information on a speeding defence can be found at Google:
Speeding Ticket FAQ
Speeding Ticket--Fighting or Plea bargaining

Best Regards,
Hey There
 

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