Traffic Violations

Receiving one or several traffic violations can lead to serious consequences, including the suspension or revocation of your driver's license. The consequences can be even more severe if you drive a commercial vehicle in order to earn a living. In either instance, it is important that you contact an attorney who will aggressively defend and protect your rights in court.

Attorneys at the Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC defend individuals facing traffic violations in the greater New York area, including Westchester, Rockland, Bronx, Brooklyn, New York, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our attorneys will guide you through the traffic court/Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) process and will effectively and efficiently represent your rights.

New York traffic violations can result in severe consequences, such as:

• Fines
• Points on your license
• Suspension or revocation of license
• Jail time
• Increased auto insurance premiums

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC will fight to help you achieve the best possible result. Regardless of the situation, do not automatically plead guilty by mailing in a check if you have received a traffic ticket for any of the following violations:

• Speeding
• Drunk Driving (DWAI)
• Running a Red Light
• Improper Lane Change
• Failure to Obey Stop Sign or Traffic Signal
• Reckless Driving
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident

In New York, each moving violation is assigned a certain point value. If a driver accumulates 11 points, their driver's license can be suspended or revoked.

Contact a defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Thomas L. Gallivan, PLLC today to discuss your traffic ticket(s). We will evaluate your options and seek to avoid the assessment of points on your driver's license. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.