In a time when distracted driving is more of an issue than ever, New York State and city law enforcement are aggressively enforcing its laws. This has led to a proliferation of fines, insurance surcharge premium increases and in some cases even the suspension of driving privileges. If you have been cited for using an electronic device while operating a motor vehicle in NYC, you need to seek a competent lawyer to defend the charge and avoid the consequences.

Cell phone ticket defense in NYC can result in 5 points on your driving record, large surcharges and a costly increase in your insurance rates. A good attorney can often get the charge reduced to a non-moving violation that will not affect your record or insurance rates (saving you hundreds of dollars in the long run) and/or avoid a license suspension.

Cell Phone Ticket Defense in NYC: Keep Your License Clean

To be convicted for violating NY VTL Sections 1225-c and/or 1225-d, the officer must see you holding the device in your hand while the vehicle is moving. As experienced NYC cell phone ticket lawyers, we are well versed in both of these statutes and know how to effectively defend against the charges. The key is to poke holes in the consistency and quality of the officer’s case which will lead to a dismissal or reduction of the charges. This can be done through a motion to dismiss, or by having the case heard at trial and convincing the judge that the officer’s evidence is flawed or unreliable.