Vehicle and Traffic, Suspension Notice
If you receive a notice from the Department of Motor Vehicles or have license suspended
- Contact the Court Offices Phone (607.527-8244 ext. 1) to determine the reason for the suspension.
Ways to submit your plea
- At the bench during court session
- Complete, scan, and email ticket to the court: campbelltowncourt@nycourts.gov
Key Notes
- Required to pay $70.00 Suspension Termination Fee to lift your suspension
- Notice of Suspension (DMV) http://www.dmv.ny.gov/susFeePmt/susFeeFaq.htm
- Suspensions and Revocations (DMV) https://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/suspensions-and-revocations
Vehicle and Traffic, Tickets
How do I answer my ticket?
- Confirm that the ticket is returnable to the CAMPBELL TOWN Court
If the charge(s) are not misdemeanors
- Appear on the date listed on the bottom of the ticket (or)
- Sign the right side of the ticket to indicate your plea
- Mail the ticket to “Town of Campbell Court”
To plead guilty
- Complete Section A of your ticket.
- Judge will impose a sentence that could consist of a fine.
- Will include the NYS mandated surcharge.
- You will be notified by mail of amount due and process to make payment.
To plead not guilty
- Complete Section B of your ticket.
- You will be scheduled for a “Pre-Trial Conference”.
- Once received and accepted, you will receive the notice scheduling a “Pre-Trial Conference”
- At the conference, you will let the court know if you intend on having a Trial.
- You will be notified by mail of the date and time to appear.
Bench Trial on a Traffic Ticket
- Be prepared to proceed
- Present any and all evidence and/or witnesses on your behalf
If found “not guilty”
- Acquittal will be entered on record
- If bail was posted, it will be returned to the posting individual
If you are found to be “guilty”
- Fine and Mandatory Surcharge will be assessed.
- NOTE: You Have the Right to Appeal a Traffic Infraction Conviction (30-day limit)
Key Notes
- If your address does not match your license contact the court to update.
- If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, you must appear in person on the date and time listed on the ticket.
FAQ
Why isn’t the fine listed on my ticket?
- Only the judge can assess the penalty
Once plea of guilty has been entered the judge will
- Determine the sentence
- Assess the fine on each ticket
- A Notice of Fine will be mailed to you with amount due and payment instructions
Who do I talk to about the status of my license?
- For license status or the effect of a conviction, contact your local licensing state Department of Motor Vehicles office
Who do I contact about points on my license?
- Contact NYS DMV at your local office (or)
- Online: http://www.dmv.ny.gov
- Out of state driver contact your home licensing state
- NOTE: For clarity, go to NYS Driver Violation Point System
- https://dmv.ny.gov/driver-license/driver-licenses#points
What is the Driver Responsibility Assessment fee?
- Notice issued by NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
- Separate from fines or surcharges paid to The Court
- The fee is called Driver’s Responsibility Act (DRA)
- https://dmv.ny.gov/tickets/pay-driver-responsibility-assessment
Steuben County Traffic Diversion Program
- Program is designed to enable traffic ticket offenders to resolve vehicle and traffic tickets quickly and easily
- Participation in this program allows the offender to
- Settle a traffic citation without court appearances
- Reduce points on their driver’s license
- Reduce increases in insurance premiums
- 1-866-250-6050 Diversion Connect Steuben County NY Diversion Connect