Cellphone Traffic Violations
In modern life, cellphones go everywhere we do and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to stay off their phones while driving. If you have been issued a ticket for talking, texting, or glancing at your cellphone while operating a motor vehicle, it is worth fighting with the counsel of an experienced traffic attorney.
Why enlist the help of legal counsel?
A cellphone ticket in the state of New York carries with it 5 points on your driving record, not to mention the hike in insurance rates. Stacey Pennetti is a dedicated and trusted traffic attorney who has helped countless individuals face cellphone traffic violations and experience the best possible outcome.
Many drivers on the road feel there is a “grey area” regarding what is and isn’t legal when it comes to cellphone use in the car. Too many drivers are caught breaking the law unknowingly and come by a cellphone traffic violation honestly. Truthfully speaking, very few drivers on New York roads have studied sections 1225-c of the New York State traffic law.
To break it down, illegal cellphone use while driving includes the following actions:
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Speaking on a cellphone without use of headphones or Bluetooth
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Holding the phone to, or in the immediate proximity of, the users ear
The only exceptions to these rules apply in emergency situations where the driving must call 911 or to contact medical or fire personnel. We understand that many capable, responsible citizens find themselves in situations where they have broken traffic laws involving cellphone use in the car unintentionally.
If you have received a ticket for a cellphone violation, you may be wondering if just paying it off and getting the issue resolved is the easiest road. However, accepting and paying the fine is admitting fault when that may not actually be appropriate in your case. it is important to know that accruing 11 points on your record in an 18-month period can result in a suspension of your driver’s license. The consequences are even more punitive for drivers who have only a learner’s permit or junior license.
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With the help of your lawyer, you can develop a strong legal defense.
Because of the potential severity of a conviction, many wise drivers facing these charges will hire an attorney. With the help of your lawyer, you can develop a strong legal defense. Stacey Pennetti has helped clients throughout greater New York preserve their driving records and avoid heavy fines. Together with her clients, she gathers evidence that will build your case, often times this evidence will be phone records to rebut the presumption of phone use. If there were other individuals in the vehicle, she may advise that statements be gathered to prove innocence.
Distracted driving and cellphone violations are taken extremely seriously in New York State, which is why enlisting the help of a seasoned traffic attorney is advised. Stacey Pennetti knows the ins and outs of traffic cases and can use her expertise to help you.