Consequences of a New York Traffic Conviction for Drivers From Canada
Many drivers traveling through New York state who receive speeding tickets or other traffic citations may not have to worry about how it will affect their driving record in their home state. However, that is not true for many drivers from Canada.
Both the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) have reciprocal agreements with New York, which means that if you are convicted of a driving-related offense or other NY traffic violation, you can receive demerit points or other penalties on your Canadian driving record.
Helping Canadian Drivers With New York Traffic Tickets
The consequences of a New York traffic violation for a driver licensed in Canada are very different from the consequences for drivers licensed in the United States.
Fighting traffic violations in New York can be a worthwhile investment for Canadian and other out-of-state drivers, especially when a conviction could result in points or demerits on your driving record.
Demerit points for a New York speeding violation vary, depending on how fast you were driving and whether you are licensed in Quebec or Ontario. But any additional demerit points on your driving record can cause increases in your auto insurance premiums and possibly lead to the suspension of your driver's license.
Contact an Albany Canadian Drivers Attorney
Depending on the exact circumstances, you may be better off with a three-point, low-speed violation on your record than a two-point, nonspeed violation. At Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, we understand how different traffic violations could affect your Canadian driver's license. To learn more about how our traffic citation defense lawyers can help you, contact our New York office online or call 866-974-9186.
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