
New York CDL Traffic Violation Lawyer
Defending Against Commercial Traffic Offenses in New York
Your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is vital to your livelihood as a professional driver. Any interruption in your ability to drive for your employer may leave you permanently without a job, with the loss of ability to support yourself and your family.
We have been successfully defending drivers in traffic court for more than 30 years. Founding attorney Martin A. Kron, a former traffic court judge, knows how the system works and how best to combat tactics used against you by law enforcement.
Have you been cited for a traffic violation as a commercial driver? Call Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C., today at (212) 235-1525 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our CDL driver's attorney in New York.
Legal Support for Common CDL Traffic Violations
At Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C., we have experience handling all types of commercial traffic violations, including:
- Speeding Charges
- Texting while driving
- Violating safety regulations
- Improperly loaded or overweight cargo
- Failing to stop at weigh stations
- Violating logbook regulations
- Driving without insurance
- Traffic tickets accrued while driving your personal vehicle
- Other moving violations
- Too many traffic violations (habitual offender)
- Alcohol or drug-related traffic offenses
- Reckless driving
What are the Penalties for Commercial Traffic Violations in New York?
The penalties for commercial traffic violations in New York vary depending on the severity of the infraction. In general, the consequences are more serious for CDL holders than for non-commercial drivers. Here’s a breakdown of the potential penalties CDL drivers could face:
- Fines: Most commercial traffic violations in New York carry fines. For minor offenses like improper lane changes or failure to signal, fines can be a few hundred dollars. However, more serious violations, such as driving under the influence or exceeding weight limits, can result in fines that are thousands of dollars.
- Points on Your CDL: Each time a commercial driver is convicted of a traffic violation, points are typically added to their driving record. In New York, a CDL holder can accumulate points for many traffic offenses, including speeding and failure to obey traffic signals. Once a driver accumulates a certain number of points, they may face a suspension of their CDL. In some cases, the points from violations may be used to disqualify a driver from maintaining employment.
- License Suspension or Revocation: If you accumulate too many points on your driving record or are convicted of a serious offense like DUI, your CDL can be suspended or revoked. A suspension or revocation means you can no longer drive commercially, which can result in the loss of your job and livelihood. The severity of the suspension depends on the violation and the driver’s history.
- Jail Time: For more serious violations, such as DUI, driving without a valid license, or reckless driving, a CDL holder can face jail time in addition to fines and suspension. For example, a conviction for DUI with a BAC of 0.04% or higher can result in a minimum 1-year suspension of your CDL, and depending on the circumstances, you may face up to one year in jail.
- Increased Insurance Rates: Even if a CDL driver is able to avoid suspension, a conviction for a commercial traffic violation can result in increased insurance premiums. Insurance companies often raise rates for drivers who have a history of violations, and for CDL holders, these increases can be substantial, impacting their business or personal finances.
What are the Consequences of CDL Traffic Violations?
Simply paying the fine for a traffic ticket can add points to your driving record, leading to a license suspension or driver responsibility assessment fees. In addition, criminal traffic violation convictions can be misdemeanors or felonies. They can result in a permanent criminal record and severe penalties, including losing your CDL.
If you accrue six points in 18 months, you must pay a driver responsibility assessment fee for three years. In addition, you may face license suspension if you accumulate 11 points or more in 18 months.
Can I Still Drive a Personal Vehicle After a CDL Suspension?
Yes, if your CDL is suspended, you may still be allowed to drive a personal vehicle, provided that your suspension was specifically for your commercial driving privileges. However, if your suspension was due to a violation that also affects personal driving (e.g., DUI), your personal license could also be affected.
Get Help from Our Experienced CDL Traffic Attorney
If you are named as the driver on a traffic ticket, you are responsible for handling it. Please do not pass it off to your employer because it will likely go unaddressed. Protect your permanent driving record and your livelihood by speaking to Martin A. Kron & Associates, P.C., as soon as possible, who can help you obtain a favorable case result.
Ready to defend your CDL? Contact our New York traffic attorney now by calling (212) 235-1525 or reaching out online.
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I experienced a very difficult situation between the states of New York as well as New Jersey where I was potentially facing a 6-month suspension of my license. Aside from the fact that I live 6 hours from New Jersey, I was in dire need of professional expertise to ensure that my situation was handled as well as possible. I spoke with a number of attorney's and decided to hire Martin; and will never deal with another attorney again. Martin was extremely friendly, offered great advice and support and ultimately helped me to have all of the charges thrown out with my case being dropped.
As we all know, no one can promise or guarantee the same outcome. However, if you want the best chance to receive the best possible outcome, Martin Kron and his team are your only option.
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I owe Marty a debt of gratitude for the way in which he counseled me on traffic tickets and what to do in court. I would give Marty my highest recommendation. He REALLY knows his stuff. Do hire him with confidence. While I hope I never need him again I rest a little easier knowing that I have him by my side. Thanks, Marty.Rand
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Mr. Martin A. Kron is a knowledgeable, professional, effective and caring Attorney. And finding this combination is very rare. He treats you like a client, but he also treats you like family. I have gotten speeding tickets in the past and handled them myself. But this was a DWI Ticket (and a careless driving ticket) and I was petrified. I found Mr. Martin Kron, and he was wonderful. He believed what I had to say, he walked me through the process, and he even gave me his cell number and home email so that I could contact him any time I felt scared or confused. The first court date was just to enter the plea. Mr. Kron spoke with the Prosecutor prior to the second court appearance and we were hoping that based on the evidence, the Prosecutor would dismiss the tickets. No such luck. I think the Prosecutor wanted another "win" in his column, and I was going to be it. Mr. Kron presented our case and the Prosecutor presented why he had grounds to proceed to trial. But Mr. Kron professionally stood his ground and the 2 tickets were dismissed that day! I couldn't more highly recommend an attorney! Mr. Kron is wonderful!Eileen
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Mr. Kron and his firm delivered results way beyond my expectations. Job well done and worth the money!!Elie
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Had a serious criminal matter, attorney helped me get it reduced to just a fine and NO CRIMINAL RECORD!!!!! So happy saved my life and job! Also had a traffic ticket DISMISSED. Reasonable prices too ……never charged me and we had to go to court at least a dozen times.Chris
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Martin Kron was very patient, fair, and upfront during my interactions with him. I am currently out of the NY/NJ area, after a recent move. But needed someone to represent me for an issue with the DMV in NYS. He was realistic with timelines and was able to ultimately get my issue resolved before it affected my current state license. Can't thank him enough. After he resolved the issue in NYS, he kept in touch to make sure my issue was completely resolved in my new home state.Orlene
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Martin Kron and his office did a wonderful job helping me with traffic tickets that were more than 3 years old!!! The judges in the courts we were in knew who he was and liked him and his professionalism. His associates in his office were very very nice, timely and helpful. He was always reachable and actually made the experiment fun... I was worried I would have to pay high fines because I had not done anything about these tickets for so many years, but because of Martin and his relationships with the courts, I really got great fines with no points added to my license!!! I forwarded his information to several of my friends because we finished so quickly. I would refer him again at any time.Darra
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After receiving a ticket for driving in a construction zone, I reached out to Marty who was highly recommended to me. Marty was terrific and clearly laid out all the possible scenarios. Sometimes court can be overwhelming (points, no points, fine, reduced fine, guilty vs not guilty) yet Marty made everything simple and focused on what outcome was most important for me. Due to Marty, I walked in confident and walked out with my best possible outcome
I hope to not be in court again for any type of traffic violation but Marty will be my first call if I need assistance and anyone else reading this should do the same.
Justin


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