VTL Section 512: Operating a Vehicle while the registration or privilege is suspended or revoked.
Operating a vehicle in New York State with a suspended or revoked registration is a misdemeanor. Consequently, a conviction for driving with a revoked registration will result in a criminal record. The penalty for driving with revoked registration may include a jail sentence of up to 30 days on a first conviction, up to 90 days incarceration for a second conviction within 18 months, and up to 180 days incarceration on a conviction for a third offense within 18 months.
In Suffolk and Nassau County, most tickets for suspended or revoked registration are related to lapses in insurance. Often the motorist is not even aware that the insurance has lapsed and unaware that the registration has been suspended. In New York City, vehicle registrations are often suspended for parking infractions and EZ toll violations. I maintain offices is both Suffolk and Nassau County. As a Suffolk traffic lawyer and Nassau traffic lawyer I have represented numerous motorists for suspended or revoked registration throughout Long Island. Motorists who have received suspended registration tickets in New York City should consult with a New York City traffic lawyer and motorists that have received a Westchester suspended registration ticket should consult with a Westchester County traffic lawyer.
Revoked registration tickets are prosecuted differently depending on the court where the case is being heard. A major consideration is whether you were the owner of the vehicle and has the registration been cleared. Some courts will require proof that the vehicle was insured at the time of the stop. Other courts will want to see proof that the license plates have been surrendered to the DMV, or that the registration suspension or revocation has been cleared.
If you have received a ticket for a suspended or revoked registration, call the Law Office of Gary S. Miller for a free consultation.
NO ONE SHOULD EVER PLEAD GUILTY TO A REVOKED REGISTRATION TICKET
WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY
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