N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15 § 123.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 24, June 12, 2024

Section 123.4 - Fine schedule for guilty plea

(a) When a motorist pleads guilty by mail or in person at a bureau hearing office, he or she is required to pay the appropriate fine as follows:

(1) $75 for a first red light violation where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $95 where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009; provided, however, such fine shall be $150 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $190 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009;

(2) $150 for a second red light violation committed within a period of 18 months where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $190 where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009; provided, however, such fine shall be $300 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $375 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009;

(3) $375 for a third red light violation committed within a period of 18 months, where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $470 where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009; provided, however, such fine shall be $750 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after May 15, 2003, except that such fine shall be $940 in the City of New York where such violation occurred on or after July 6, 2009;

(4) $60 for all speed offenses where the charge is driving 10 miles per hour or less above the speed limit;

(5) $115 for all speeding offenses where the charge is driving at least 11 miles per hour but not more than 30 miles per hour above the speed limit;

(6) $65 for operating an uninspected vehicle, unless the violation is based upon a certificate of inspection which has been expired for 60 days or less, in which case the fine shall be $35;

(7) $40 for any equipment violation;

(8) $95 for operating an unregistered vehicle, or for unlicensed operation, unless the violation is based upon a registration or license which has been expired for 60 days or less, in which case the fine shall be $40; or

(9) $50 for any other traffic infraction, except where otherwise specified by statute.

(b) This fine schedule does not apply if:

(1) the plea is made after the date of appearance;

(2) the motorist appears before an administrative law judge;

(3) the motorist pleads guilty with an explanation; or

(4) the motorist is required by the bureau to appear in person.

(c) In addition to the fine specified in subdivision (a) of this section, a plea of guilty by mail or in person must be accompanied by a mandatory surcharge where required by the provisions of, and in the amount specified in, section 1809 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law or any other applicable statute.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 15 § 123.4