Law Office of Patricia Scanlon
Defending Moving Violations in New York State
80 Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, NY 11581
(By appointment only)
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I have over 27 years of experience defending drivers throughout New York State. Most cases are handled without requiring court appearances, using personalized defense strategies and flat-fee pricing. My focus is on reducing or dismissing charges, limiting points, and protecting your insurance rates. Phone consultations are available.
Learn more about New York traffic tickets, moving violations, penalties, points, and defense options in our New York traffic ticket and moving violations guide.
What You Get When You Hire This Office
• A defense strategy aimed at reducing or dismissing charges
• Help keep points off your driving record
• Help avoid insurance increases that can add up over time
• In most cases, no court appearance is required because the attorney handles it
• One flat fee, even if the hearing is rescheduled multiple times
• Free phone consultation to review your ticket and options
Fastest Way to Get an Accurate Quote
For most moving violations, the best way to get started is to text a clear photo of your ticket or send the ticket number plus your 9 digit NYS license number so your situation can be reviewed quickly and accurately.
Suspension Help
If you need help with a suspension, you should first obtain a copy of your driving record and text it in for review. The NYS DMV allows you to obtain a driving abstract online.
Consultation Information
Free phone consultation is available, with personal consultation by appointment only, Monday through Thursday.
Call Now
Call 516 439 9442 to discuss your ticket and next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to go to court for my traffic ticket?
In most cases, no. This office typically handles the court appearance for you.
Do you charge a flat fee?
Yes. The site states one flat fee, even if the hearing is rescheduled multiple times.
What should I text you so you can review my ticket
Text a clear photo of the ticket or send the ticket number and your 9 digit NYS license number.
Do you handle parking tickets or EZ Pass issues?
No. The site states the practice focuses on moving violations and does not handle EZPass violations, payment disputes, or parking tickets.
Can you help if my license is suspended?
Yes, but you should first obtain your driving record and
What if I have a Gap in My Car Insurance?
Most police cars are equipped with automatic license plate readers. Read our gap in your vehicle insurance article to avoid the fees, which can be expensive.
How Can I Avoid Being Pulled Over By the Police?
- Tinted Windows: The windshield and front side windows cannot block more than 30% of the light coming in. If it is more than that, you may be pulled over and given a citation. When you are purchasing a car, always be sure to ask if the tinted windows meet NYS standards.
Obscured, Altered, or Plastic-Covered License Plates: One of my clients told me that he saw a car driving in Lynbrook with a license plate that was covered with dirty plastic. It is illegal to cover your plate with any material and that includes plastic. The fine for having an obstructed license plate in Nassau County and all of New York State is between $25 and $200. - Dirty or Trash Filled Cars: If your car looks like it just came from the garbage dump, you are inviting a car stop. Keep your vehicle clean from obstructed views. DO NOT HANG ANYTHING FROM OR AROUND YOUR REARVIEW MIRROR. It’s pretext for a traffic stop that cops justify by saying it is obstructing your view, just take them down.
- Don’t Let Pedestrians Wave You On: Never allow a pedestrian to direct you if a police officer is watching the intersection, as that person’s wave does not negate the offense. Be patient and let them all cross safely before proceeding and spare yourself a predictable ticket. In NYC, getting traffic tickets like this pedestrian infraction stems from the city’s crackdown on pedestrian deaths, called Vision Zero. It is New York City’s Right of Way Law that helps protect pedestrians on dangerous streets. The law makes it a misdemeanor crime when a driver fails to yield and injures a person walking in the crosswalk who has the right of way.
Do I have to go to court for my traffic ticket?
In most cases, no. This office typically handles the court appearance for you.
Do you charge a flat fee?
Yes. The site states one flat fee, even if the hearing is rescheduled multiple times.
What should I text you so you can review my ticket
Text a clear photo of the ticket or send the ticket number and your 9 digit NYS license number.
Do you handle parking tickets or EZ Pass issues?
No. The site states the practice focuses on moving violations and does not handle EZPass violations, payment disputes, or parking tickets.
Can you help if my license is suspended?
Yes, but you should first obtain your driving record and
What if I have a Gap in My Car Insurance?
Most police cars are equipped with automatic license plate readers. Read our gap in your vehicle insurance article to avoid the fees, which can be expensive.
How Can I Avoid Being Pulled Over By the Police?
- Tinted Windows: The windshield and front side windows cannot block more than 30% of the light coming in. If it is more than that, you may be pulled over and given a citation. When you are purchasing a car, always be sure to ask if the tinted windows meet NYS standards.
Obscured, Altered, or Plastic-Covered License Plates: One of my clients told me that he saw a car driving in Lynbrook with a license plate that was covered with dirty plastic. It is illegal to cover your plate with any material and that includes plastic. The fine for having an obstructed license plate in Nassau County and all of New York State is between $25 and $200. - Dirty or Trash Filled Cars: If your car looks like it just came from the garbage dump, you are inviting a car stop. Keep your vehicle clean from obstructed views. DO NOT HANG ANYTHING FROM OR AROUND YOUR REARVIEW MIRROR. It’s pretext for a traffic stop that cops justify by saying it is obstructing your view, just take them down.
- Don’t Let Pedestrians Wave You On: Never allow a pedestrian to direct you if a police officer is watching the intersection, as that person’s wave does not negate the offense. Be patient and let them all cross safely before proceeding and spare yourself a predictable ticket. In NYC, getting traffic tickets like this pedestrian infraction stems from the city’s crackdown on pedestrian deaths, called Vision Zero. It is New York City’s Right of Way Law that helps protect pedestrians on dangerous streets. The law makes it a misdemeanor crime when a driver fails to yield and injures a person walking in the crosswalk who has the right of way.