VTL § 1225 “Avoiding Intersection or Traffic-Control Device

Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1225 is a violation that is cited infrequently. It is intended to be issued against motorists that go off the road to avoid an intersection. The most typical scenario is where a motorist cuts through a gas station at an intersection instead of waiting for the traffic light at the intersection. Being found guilty or pleading guilty to this charge will put two points on your license. The violation will remain on your driving record for approximately 3-4 years after the conviction. Such a violation on your driving abstract typically causes increased insurance rates, which would be greater than the fine for the violation. Outside of New York City, the exact fine is determined by the judge with the maximum being $150 + $93 mandatory state surcharge for a first-time offense. Within New York City, the fine is usually $138 total.

Statute

The exact wording of the statute provides:

§ 1225. Avoiding intersection or traffic-control device. No person shall drive across or upon a sidewalk, driveway, parking lot or private property, or otherwise drive off a roadway, in order to avoid an intersection or traffic-control device.

Fighting a 1225 Traffic Ticket

It is not illegal or unethical to plead Not Guilty to an 1173 ticket even if you failed to stop. Contrary to common misconception, a Not Guilty plea does not mean you are claiming that the ticketing officer was mistaken or lying. Pleading Not Guilty merely means that you are utilizing your civil liberties and are requiring that the ticketing officer prove the case. Motorists that receive a traffic ticket can fight the charges regardless of whether the allegations are true, false, partially true, or partially false.

In New York State, motorists can retain counsel to handle their traffic ticket from A to Z. This means your lawyer can file the Not Guilty plea for you and make any necessary court appearances in your place. Hiring a traffic ticket attorney also gives you the best shot at beating the ticket. The charges can be reduced or dismissed without you having to leave work or home. For more detailed information, contact the team at the Benjamin Goldman Law Office. Consultations are free.

Benjamin Goldman Law Office

The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a law firm that practices Vehicle & Traffic Law exclusively. We have been in operation since 2011 and operate throughout New York State. Our firm helps clients in New York City, Long Island, Upstate New York, Capital District, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Southern Tier, Western New York, Hudson Valley, and the Catskill Mountains. The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is confident it can help with your VTL 1225 traffic ticket. For more information, we are available at your convenience. Our team can be reached by website submission, phone call, text message, or email.

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