NEW YORK OUT OF SERVICE & TRANSPORTATION LAW VIOLATIONS

Commercial drivers face a vast array of local, state and federal rules and regulations.  Violations of these rules can be very costly.  For drivers and their employers dealing with violations, especially traffic tickets, means lost time from work, court fines and surcharges, Department of Transportation penalties, stress and aggravation. 

In New York State, if a commercial vehicle is stopped and found to have an out of service violation, the vehicle will be taken off the road and a penalty of $1,000 to $5,000 could be assessed.[1]  Any driver found guilty of an out of service traffic ticket can be fined a minimum of $2,500 up to a maximum of $4,000 for a first offense.[2]  An employer or owner of a commercial vehicle with out of service violations could face fines and penalties of up to $10,000.

An easily repairable violation on a commercial vehicle could cost both the driver and his or her employer thousands of dollars, not to mention the hours off the road, delayed schedules and the headache of dealing with the legal system.    

            When it comes to violations on commercial vehicles, there is too much at stake to “go it alone.” Protect your license and your business by hiring an experienced, knowledgeable attorney to handle your tickets.  I have represented hundreds of commercial drivers and have saved drivers and companies thousands of dollars.  For more information or for a free consultation regarding traffic offenses, please contact Lorenzo Napolitano at (585) 325-4445 or Lorenzo@napolitanolaw.com.