Are you planning on speeding in New York? The DOT has created a series of television and outdoor ads to call attention to the fact the speed limit in New York City is 30 mph and that it is no arbitrary number.

If caught speeding, you will face points, fines along the possibility of prison time so you should watch your speeds and drive smart.

Most drivers who are caught speeding are usually at railroad-crossing, overtaking on the highway and at red light camera locations in New York.

If you require legal representation to aid with the charges, contact the New York State Bar Association as you will receive points from New York and the state that issued your license to drive. The State of New Jersey (for example) adds a penalty of two (2) points to your New Jersey Drivers license.

Points
1 to 10 mph over limit: Three (3) points.
11 to 20 mph over limit: Four (4) points.
21 to 30 mph limit: Six (6) points.
31 to 40 mph over limit. Eight (8) points.
41 and higher over limit: Eleven (11) points.

Fines
1 to 10 mph over the listed speed limit.
US$90.00 to US$150.00

10 to 30 mph over the listed speed limit.
US$180.00 to US$300.00

30 mph over the listed speed limit.
US$360.00 to US$600.00

Inappropriate speeds for the conditions.
US$45.00 to US$150.00

Prison or Jail Time
1 to 10 mph over the listed speed limit.
Up to fifteen (15) days.

10 to 30 mph over the listed speed limit.
Up to thirty (30) days.

30 mph over the listed speed limit.
Up to thirty (30) days.

Inappropriate speeds for the conditions.
Up to fifteen (15) days.

Once your license reaches eleven (11) points, it will be suspended and/or revoked for three (3) convictions in eighteen (18) months.

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