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Court Tips And TidbitsAthens Town Court
2 First Street
Athens, NY 12015
(518) 945-3360 Court Clerk
(518) 945-1372 Fax #
The town of Athens sits on the banks of the Hudson River, which flows beside the eastern edge of town. The town lies in southeastern Greene County, along NY State Route 385, and the oldest village in New York, the Village of Athens, is located by the river. The Schoharie Turnpike runs concurrently with County Route 28 through town. County Route 74 also passes through town.
Court sessions are every Thursday, with Criminal Court starting at 3:00 p.m., followed by Traffic and Vehicle Court at 4:00 p.m. Two court justices alternate throughout the month.
Lawyer’s Tip Of The DayYou should bring your court notice advising you to appear in court. If you are displaced, showing the court personnel your letter may help in directing you to where you need to go and what you need to do.
How Many Points Am I Facing?Speeding convictions in New York can range from 3-11 points depending on your speed. There is no such thing as a 1-point violation in New York. The following chart should be able to provide you a quick reference for how many points you are facing.
| Speeding | Points |
| 01 to 10 mph over the limit | 3 |
| 11 to 20 | 4 |
| 21 to 30 | 6 |
| 31 to 40 | 8 |
| More than 40 | 11 |
The fines for a repeat ticket offender can increase with every conviction within the same 18-month period. If this is your first speeding ticket within 18 months, the chart below can help you obtain a general idea of what your monetary penalties may look like. Please keep in mind these numbers are subject to change.
| 1st time Conviction Within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharge |
| 10 mph or less | $45.00 | $150.00 | n/a | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 11-30 mph | $90.00 | $300.00 | 30 Days | 4-6 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 31 mph or over | $180.00 | $600.00 | 30 Days | 8-11 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
If you have been convicted of multiple speeding tickets within an 18-month period, the presiding judge has the power to impose a higher fine. This chart will provide you a quick glimpse into the possible fine range for a person convicted of multiple 3 point speeding violations.
| Conviction Within Eighteen (18) Months | Minimum Fine | Maximum Fine | Maximum Imprisonment | Points on Driving Record | Surcharge depending on court |
| 1st | $45.00 | $150.00 | 0 | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 2nd | $45.00 | $300.00 | 0 Days | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
| 3rd | $45.00 | $525.00 | 0 Days | 3 | $88.00 or $93.00 |
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