How to pay a Plattekill traffic ticket
It’s unfortunately not that difficult to get a traffic ticket in the Plattekill, because the officers patrolling the area know where drivers are most likely to be seen as potentially breaking the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Paying a traffic ticket in Plattekill is fairly straightforward, but how you get to the point of paying can cause you problems for years to come, if you’re not careful. Never plead guilty to a Plattekill traffic ticket without getting legal advice first. It can be tempting, because you just get a fine notice in the mail and can put a stressful situation in the rear-view mirror. However, a plea of guilty means that you will receive the full points for the original charge. If you rack up six points in just 18 months, you’re going to have to pay a driver responsibility assessment on top of your fine, and if you reach 11 points in 18 months then your license will be suspended. Most of my clients come to me because they want to avoid points on their licenses.
Pleading “not guilty “ does eventually involve going to court, or hiring an attorney to go to court for you. This is the only way to get a traffic ticket dismissed, and for many drivers with relatively clean driving histories the prosecutor will offer to reduce the charges to a non-moving violation. Charges like these do not accrue points, or incur hidden fees, or impact insurance rates. It takes a little longer, but you or your attorney will leave court with a fine notice and instructions to pay.
Once you have a fine notice, you can pay your Plattekill traffic ticket in person, through the mail, or online. This information is up-to-date as of the date of this blog post.
to pay in person, call ahead to confirm the window hours and accepted payment methods by dialing 845-883-5805. Cash, money orders, and bank checks are accepted in the exact amount only.
to pay by mail, get a money order or bank check for the exact amount of the fine, payable to Plattekill town court. Personal checks are not accepted, and neither is US currency. Enclose your payment and the fine notice in an envelope; if you don’t have a fine notice then make sure to write your case number on the bank check or money order. You can call the court to get that information.
Mail it to the court:
Plattekill Justice Court
PO Box 87
Modena, NY 12548
It’s a good idea to pay for a tracking number, and if you include a self-addressed stamped envelope you’ll get a receipt back.to pay online you will need your case number or ticket number. This information will be on your fine notice; you can call the court or your attorney if you have lost that document. Point your browser to https://www.govpaynow.com and enter that information to bring up your ticket.
There will be an extra charge to put this on a card. You will be emailed a receipt. This is the most expensive option.