Out-of-state speeding ticket, but resides in VA?

Question

Recieved a speeding ticket traveling back from NY south-bound on 81. 20 miles over the speed limit. Under 18 (17), and lives in VA. Recieved information from the court in NY with the fine/surcharge, and that was it. Will NY talk to VA court?

Thanks for any answers.

Answer 1

No, if you decide to challenge the ticket, the case is tried in a NY Court. It doesn't get transferred to Virginia, and if points are assessed, then they are transferred to your VA drivers license and will go on your VA driving record.



20 over the limit usually results in 4 or more points going against the drivers license and will almost definitely result in an increase in auto insurance rates...especially because the driver is under 25. Some insurance companies may be more lenient, but it almost always results in a rate increase.



If you decide to challenge the ticket, you can usually do that via a written form of testimony sent to the court WELL IN ADVANCE of the court date. It's considered written testimony in lieu of physical appearrance in court. If you do the written testimony, then you depend upon the officer not showing up or your written testimony being enough to tip the scales in your favor, versus the officer's testimony in court. For more information, call the clerk of the court's office where the ticket was issued.



Usually you can take a drivers course to remove the points from the license and pay a slightly lower fine (plus court costs and drivers course fees). Check with the clerk of the court to be certain.



*****Added later: Call the clerk of the court since they didn't tell you how much the fine would be or if there's a court date...that just sounds weird. They will let you know. Since you won't be contesting it, you'll most likely need to pay the fine as soon as possible BEFORE the court date....and ask about the drivers course...at least you won't get the points and that's important if you're under 25!



Good luck! d=)



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Answer 2

The court will in the jurisdiction that you received the ticket (in NY). If you want to fight the ticket, then you'll need to go to their court. But seeings as through you are out of state, it's better to just pay the fine.

Answer 3

I wish you people who keep asking this quesiton would take two seconds and do a search and see it gets asked 5 times a day in here. The people telling you it does affect your record are incorrect. Your insurance will not go up because of a ticket you got in another state, nor will your state driving record. You have to pay the fine or it will become a warrant and in that state you have the driving "record" but the state you live in, it will NOT affect your record. Remember, 95% of the people in this group are passing off poor guesses as answers.

Answer 4

"Will NY talk to VA court?" - Well, not the court, however they will inform the DMV. You will receive the points as if you committed the infraction in VA. If that number of points would lead to an action against your license the action will occur again as if the infraction happened in VA.

Answer 5

No they will not talk to each other. you can however ask the courts where your ticket came from if you can take a traffic school class. If they say yes you can do this class online.

Answer 6

nope. if you're required to go to court you're either going to have to go, or you'll have to hire a lawyer to go in your place.



same thing just happened to my cousin. she's from Cali but was in VA for my wedding and got a reckless driving charge and had to come back out for the court date.

Answer 7

You could pay the ticket online or send it by mail. You should also go to traffic school so it wont affect your record.

Answer 8

you ahve to do waht ever the court has said or there will be a warant put out on you..

Answer 9

you can call the new york courthouse and explain the situation. i doubt they will transfer it to VA.