Ontario Driver Gets Speeding Ticket in State of NewYork

[gamept]

What is the name of your state? New York

I'm from Toronto Canada, and got a speeding ticket in Buffalo (Niagara Falls N.Y.) doing 73 in a 55 zone. The whole process is strange to me. Apparently I have to mail in my plea before they tell me my fine.

Can anyone tell me whether this is worth fighting or not? Any idea what the fine amount is?

 

[ckumelos]

I got a similar ticket years ago in New York

The fine was about $250. It is a certain amount per mile over the speed limit with an initial fine for speeding. Of course I got the ticket 7 years ago, so the fines have probably increased since then. But, a lawyer will cost more than the fine (most likely). You have to also look at the consequences to your insurance (if any in Canada), and your driving record.

 

[lwpat]

New York will report the ticket back to Canada and it will appear on your record. You have the options of pleading guilty or not guilty.