🚨 What Happens If You Ignore a NY Speeding Ticket?

Peter Vladimir

Ignoring a New York speeding ticket may seem like a small problem — until it quickly becomes a big one. New York State takes traffic violations seriously, and failing to respond to or pay a speeding ticket can lead to major consequences for drivers in Deer Park, Suffolk County, and throughout Long Island.

If you’ve been searching for “What happens if I ignore a NY speeding ticket?” or “Do I need a lawyer for a speeding ticket in Deer Park, NY?” , this guide breaks down exactly what you need to know.

⚠️ 1. Your New York Driver’s License Can Be Suspended

One of the biggest consequences of ignoring a speeding ticket in New York is an automatic license suspension.

How it works:

  • Each NY traffic ticket has a response deadline.

  • If you don’t respond, the court notifies the DMV.

  • The DMV can suspend your license until you take action.

This means you can be pulled over in Deer Park, Babylon, Brentwood, or anywhere in New York State and instantly be charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, a misdemeanor crime.

Many drivers don’t realize:
A single ignored speeding ticket can lead to a suspended license — even if you have a clean record.

💸 2. Late Fees and Penalties Add Up Quickly

Ignoring a speeding ticket doesn’t make it go away — it actually increases how much you owe.

You may face:

  • Additional court fines

  • New York State surcharges

  • Collection fees

  • License suspension termination fees

For drivers in Suffolk County Traffic Court or Nassau County Traffic Court, these extra costs can become significant.

🔨 3. A Bench Warrant May Be Issued

If your ticket requires a court appearance — common for high-speed violations or tickets issued on Long Island — ignoring it may result in a bench warrant.

What does that mean?

A judge can issue a warrant for your arrest for failure to appear.
This doesn’t mean police will actively search for you, but an unexpected traffic stop could lead to:

  • Arrest

  • Vehicle impound

  • Criminal charges

This is especially common in courts across Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, and Town of Islip.

📈 4. Your Insurance Rates Can Increase for Years

Once a speeding ticket goes into “judgment” (meaning the court enters a conviction in your absence), your insurance company may treat it as an automatic violation.

In New York, insurance increases from speeding tickets can last 3–5 years.

Even a 6-point speeding ticket can raise your premiums hundreds or thousands of dollars over time.

🧮 5. Points Hit Your License All at Once

When you ignore a speeding ticket and the court enters a default conviction, you will receive the full point value without the chance to negotiate.

Examples:

  • 11–20 mph over: 4 points

  • 21–30 mph over: 6 points

  • 31+ mph over: 8 points

If you accumulate too many points, New York may:

  • Suspend your license

  • Require the Driver Responsibility Assessment(an extra annual fee)

  • Flag you for license review

This is especially important for Long Island commuters who rely on their licenses for daily travel.

❗ 6. The Ticket Does Not Expire — Ever

New York speeding tickets do not go away.
They do not “fall off” after a certain period.
They stay active until they are addressed.

This means a driver in Deer Park who ignores a ticket from years ago may suddenly be surprised with a suspended license during a routine traffic stop.

⚖️ How a Traffic Attorney in Deer Park, NY Can Help

At Vladimir & Associates, Attorneys at Law in Deer Park, New York, we help drivers resolve ignored or overdue speeding tickets — often without you having to appear in court.

We handle tickets across:

  • Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (TPVA)

  • Nassau County Traffic Court

  • New York City TVB

  • Town of Babylon / Town of Islip Courts

  • Long Island village courts

We can help by:

✔ Lifting license suspensions
✔ Reducing fines and points
✔ Negotiating dismissals or reductions
✔ Preventing insurance increases
✔ Handling court appearances on your behalf

For many drivers, hiring an attorney is the fastest and most effective way to fix an ignored New York speeding ticket.

📞 Need Help With a NY Speeding Ticket? Contact Vladimir & Associates

If you’ve ignored a speeding ticket or recently discovered your license is suspended, don’t wait.

Vladimir & Associates, Attorneys at Law
📍 Deer Park, NY – Serving all of Long Island & New York
⚖ Traffic Ticket Defense • Speeding Tickets • License Suspensions

Call us today to protect your license, your insurance rates, and your driving record.