The County of Suffolk runs the Traffic and Parking Violations Agency. This agency is responsible for handling non-criminal moving violations issued within the five western towns (Babylon, Huntington, Islip, Smithtown, and Brookhaven). Located at 100 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY, it handles the vast majority of traffic tickets given throughout Suffolk County. If you received a speeding ticket on the Long Island Expressway in Suffolk County or anywhere else in the five western towns you will most likely be responding to this court.
How Do I Know Where to Respond?
All Traffic Tickets have the Court in which it is scheduled to be heard on the first page. Below is an image of a normal ticket given by Suffolk County Police. Highlighted is the area of the ticket which shows which court you must respond to.
Traffic and Parking Violations Agency Traffic Ticket
If you were pulled over for a speeding ticket, red light ticket, stop sign ticket, lane violation ticket or any other traffic ticket in Suffolk County you will most likely be directed to this agency. TPVA carries a very heavy caseload and court dates can be lengthy. Many people decide to plea guilty to the tickets to avoid this hassle. If you are facing any ticket considered a “moving violation” you are at risk of getting points on your license. Points will increase your insurance rates and can lead to more severe consequences including additional fees and license suspension/revocations. You can find out how many points each particular traffic offense carries by clicking here.
How Can Fox Law Firm Help You?
Pleading guilty without speaking to a lawyer is never advised. If you receive a traffic ticket in Suffolk County, you should reach out to Fox Law Firm. We offer a free initial phone consultation. Once retained, our attorneys will:
- Answer your traffic ticket;
- Communicate with the Agency;
- Negotiate with the prosecutor;
- Make all court appearances for you;
- For most non-criminal traffic tickets, the attorneys can handle your traffic ticket without you having to appear in court at all.
The attorneys at Fox Law Firm have had tremendous success in the past getting client tickets reduced to no points or less points.
Fox Law Firm, PLLC is a New York traffic and criminal law firm serving clients throughout Suffolk County. With more than three decades of experience, the attorneys of Fox Law Firm, PLLC defend clients in traffic and criminal cases and protect their rights. Contact Fox Law Firm today for a free consultation and let us help you with your traffic ticket, call our Riverhead office at 631-779-3400 or visit our contact page.
Great detailed guide on handling Suffolk County traffic violations! This info really helps drivers understand the process and their rights clearly.