Law Office of Brian J Kellogg

Sooner or later most drivers, even careful drivers, get pulled over and charged with a traffic violation such as speeding, running a stop sign or any of several equipment violations found in our state's traffic law.

Many people assume that they must have been in the wrong  and that paying a small fine is a just penalty for that moment of inattentiveness or simply being lead footed.  But all too often it doesn't just stop at paying the fine.  Here are some things to consider:                                            

-Moving violations remain on your driver license abstract for three years

-At any time, your auto insurance carrier may access your abstract and increase your rates or drop your policy altogether if they find convictions

-In New York State, drivers who carry enough points on their licenses can be charged a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $300 or more for up to three years after their last ticket

-We can usually get your ticket reduced to a minor or nonmoving violation that has little or no effect on your points or your insurance, and we can usually avoid you having to go to court!