Meridan Village Court

Meridan Village Court (this court handles traffic tickets and speeding tickets)
11320 Short Cut Road
Cato, NY 13033

Analysis and commentary:  The Village of Meridian has a population of 309 and an area of .7 square miles. It rests near the north boundary of the Town of Cato, and is located west of Syracuse. The community was settled in 1804 and was once known as “Cato Four Corners”. The Village of Meridian was established in 1854.  The William Smith Ingham House is located in Meridian, and was built in 1835. The historic home was built in the “Greek Revival” style, and is listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The court has jurisdiction over traffic and vehicular cases, handles small claims, evictions, civil and criminal matters. State Route 370 runs through the Village.  Court will be held every 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday at 7 p.m.

What is the real cost of a traffic ticket?

There are many different costs associated with a ticket.  For example, a conviction to a speeding ticket can result in a fine payable to the court which can be more than $600.00.  This same ticket can also result in a fine known as a surcharge.  Although the surcharge is paid to the court, it is money that is earmarked for New York State.  Furthermore, a conviction to a major traffic violation can result in an insurance increase which may affect your premiums for years to come.  There are also, ancillary costs such as points on your licenses which can result in a suspension of your privilege to drive.  A conviction to too many points can result in New York State assessing a Driver's Responsibility Assessment against the driver.  At the very minimum, this will cost the driver a few hundred dollars.  What about the cost in terms of time?  If you wish to avoid some of the financial costs associated with a ticket, it will also cost you time to appear in court.  In many courts, fighting a ticket can result in multiple court appearances.  Finally, many motorist do not realize that a court can impose a serious sanction of incarceration.  Although it is rarely imposed, at the very least, a speeding ticket can result in a 15 day jail sentence. 

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Fines and Surcharges

Our attorneys fight for our clients and attempt to resolve their case with the most favorable possible outcome.  Below is a list of fines associated with some of the most widely issued tickets in the state.   (Fines are subject to change without notice).  Call our lawyers now at 800-893-9645 for a consultation.

New York Driver Assessment

New York State imposes a Driver Responsibility Assessment (also known as a DRA) for drivers who accumulate six points or more are earned on the driving record.  Call our lawyers now at 800-893-9645 for a consultation.

A driver's license will be suspended if they fail to pay the New York Driver Assessment. This fine also applies to out of state drivers. Driver safety courses will not reduce these fines.

Insurance

As far as insurance is concerned, traffic violations and points are included on a driver's record for at least 39 months.

When an insurance company views a driver abstract that has accumulated points they may impose a surcharge. Points may remain on a driving record for up to 4 years.


What’s the point system NY?

There are too many possible violations to list in this answer, but for your convenience, here is a list of some common point violations.

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

 

Other Traffic Violations	Points
Reckless Driving (misdemeanor, 6 month suspension)	5
Leaving the scene of an accident (personal injury, misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, revocation of license, $600.00 fine)	5
Passing a school bus	5
Following too closely (tailgating)	4
Inadequate breaks	4
Improper passing (unsafe lane change, left of center or wrong direction)	3
Disobeying a Traffic Signal (red light, stop sign, yield sign)	3
Right of way, failure to yield	3
Railroad crossing violation	3
Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage/domestic animal)	3
Child Safety Restraint (under 16 years old in front seat, under 10 years old in rear seats, under 4 years old in child seat)	3
Inadequate breaks (employers' commercial vehicle)	2
All other moving violations	2

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