NYC Traffic Court Lawyer

Expert representation in New York City Traffic Violations Bureau. Defending drivers across all five boroughs against traffic tickets, red light cameras, and serious moving violations.

New York City Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB)

New York City operates the largest municipal traffic court system in the United States, processing over 1 million cases annually across all five boroughs. The NYC TVB system is unique, with no plea bargaining allowed and specialized Administrative Law Judges handling all proceedings.

NYC Borough Coverage

Manhattan

Midtown traffic violations, Times Square enforcement, financial district citations, and heavy pedestrian area infractions.

Brooklyn

Highway violations, residential speeding tickets, red light cameras, and commercial vehicle infractions throughout Kings County.

Queens

Airport area violations, major highway citations, diverse community enforcement, and commercial corridor infractions.

Bronx

Cross-Bronx Expressway tickets, Major Deegan violations, residential area citations, and commercial vehicle enforcement.

Staten Island

Expressway violations, bridge and tunnel citations, suburban speeding tickets, and ferry terminal area infractions.

Why NYC TVB Is Different

Understanding NYC’s unique traffic court system is essential for effective defense:

No Plea Bargaining

Unlike suburban courts, NYC TVB prohibits plea negotiations. Cases result in conviction, dismissal, or reduction based on legal arguments and evidence challenges.

Administrative Law Judges

Specialized ALJs with extensive traffic law training hear all cases. Understanding their preferences and procedures is crucial for success.

Formal Evidence Rules

Strict procedural requirements for evidence presentation, witness testimony, and legal motions require experienced courtroom advocacy.

NYC TVB Hearing Locations

Manhattan TVB

Address: 346 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Subway: Canal St (4,5,6,N,Q,R,W)
Phone: (718) 488-5710
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Brooklyn TVB

Address: 9 Bond St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Subway: Hoyt-Schermerhorn (A,C,G)
Phone: (718) 488-5710
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Queens TVB

Address: 168-35 91st Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Subway: Jamaica Center (E,J,Z)
Phone: (718) 488-5710
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Bronx TVB

Address: 696 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
Subway: Fordham Rd (4,5,6,B,D)
Phone: (718) 488-5710
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Staten Island TVB

Address: 9 Bond St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Note: Staten Island cases heard in Brooklyn
Phone: (718) 488-5710
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

NYC Traffic Violations We Handle

Speeding Violations

Highway and street speeding tickets throughout NYC with point values from 3-11 points. Expert radar/lidar challenges and speed limit defenses.

Red Light Cameras

Extensive red light camera network throughout all boroughs. Technical challenges to camera systems, timing, and photographic evidence.

Failure to Yield

Pedestrian right-of-way violations common in high-traffic areas. Defense strategies for crosswalk and intersection citations.

Cell Phone Violations

VTL 1225-c violations with 5-point penalties. Challenging officer observations and electronic device usage evidence.

Commercial Violations

Truck route violations, weight restrictions, and commercial vehicle infractions that threaten CDL privileges.

Reckless Driving

Serious moving violations carrying 5 points and potential license suspension. Aggressive defense for high-stakes cases.

Our NYC TVB Expertise

Navigating New York City’s complex traffic enforcement requires attorneys with specific experience in the nation’s largest municipal court system. Our team understands the unique challenges of NYC traffic violations, from Manhattan’s congested streets to the highways of outer boroughs.

NYC-Specific Defense Strategies:

• Deep knowledge of Administrative Law Judge preferences across all hearing locations
• Experience with NYC’s extensive red light camera and speed camera systems
• Understanding of borough-specific enforcement patterns and priorities
• Familiarity with NYC traffic signal timing and engineering standards
• Expertise in challenging radar/lidar evidence on NYC streets and highways
• Knowledge of NYC Department of Transportation procedures and regulations

Common NYC Traffic Enforcement Areas

Manhattan Midtown

Heavy pedestrian enforcement, double parking violations, and commercial vehicle restrictions around Times Square and Herald Square.

Major Highways

FDR Drive, West Side Highway, BQE, LIE, Cross-Bronx Expressway with speed enforcement and construction zone violations.

School Zones

Automated school zone enforcement with speed cameras throughout all boroughs during school hours.

Bridges & Tunnels

Approach violations to major crossings including Brooklyn Bridge, Queensboro Bridge, and tunnel entrances.