Defense for moving violations, speeding, suspended or revoked licenses, points, and CDL matters in traffic courts across NYC, Long Island, and Upstate New York.
Overview
The basics, what we do, and the issues we see most.
Quick Answer
Drivers fighting speeding tickets, moving violations, license suspensions or revocations, and accumulated points, plus commercial (CDL) drivers whose livelihood depends on a clean record. We appear in traffic courts across NYC, Long Island, and Upstate New York so most clients never have to take a day off work.
We defend the full range of moving violations and license issues across New York. Here is what representation typically includes.
Areas of specialization
Each sub-practice has its own page with FAQs, statute citations, and process detail.
Moving violations in the five boroughs are heard at the DMV Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB), where plea bargaining is limited. We defend speeding, red-light, and other NYC moving violations.
Nassau and Suffolk traffic tickets are often handled through county traffic agencies and local justice courts, where reductions may be available. We defend moving violations across Long Island.
Tickets issued Upstate are usually heard in town and village justice courts, where local procedures and negotiated pleas vary widely. We defend moving violations across Upstate New York.
New York speeding tickets carry 3 to 11 license points under VTL 1180, plus fines, surcharges, and higher insurance. The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC represents drivers at the DMV Traffic Violations Bureau and local traffic courts to challenge the stop and work to reduce points.
Charged with using a cell phone or texting while driving in New York? A VTL 1225-c or 1225-d conviction adds 5 points and can trigger a license suspension. We review the stop, challenge the officer's observation, and work to reduce the points.
Charged with texting or using a portable electronic device while driving in New York (VTL 1225-d)? The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC reviews the stop, the officer's observations, and your options to fight the 5-point ticket.
Ticketed for running a red light in New York? An officer-issued red-light ticket under VTL § 1111(d) carries 3 points and a fine. We review the stop, the officer's vantage point, and the signal timing, and work to reduce the points and the fine.
A New York stop sign ticket under VTL 1172(a) carries 3 points and a fine of up to $150 on a first offense, plus the mandatory state surcharge. The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov reviews the stop, questions the officer's vantage point, and works to reduce the points or the charge.
Reckless driving under VTL §1212 is a New York misdemeanor — a criminal charge, not a routine ticket — carrying 5 points, possible jail, and a permanent record. We defend reckless driving cases in TVB and criminal courts across NYC and the surrounding counties.
Charged with disobeying a traffic device under NY VTL § 1110(a)? The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC handles these tickets in the DMV Traffic Violations Bureau and local courts across New York.
Charged under VTL § 319 with operating a vehicle without insurance in New York? It carries 0 DMV points but heavy penalties: a fine up to $1,500, up to 15 days in jail, and a one-year revocation of both your license and registration. We review the stop and the DMV record and work to limit the damage.
New York treats "driving without a license" as two very different things: a simple unlicensed-operation infraction under VTL 509, or criminal Aggravated Unlicensed Operation under VTL 511 when your license is suspended or revoked. We defend both across NYC traffic and criminal courts.
TLC violation defense for NYC taxi and for-hire drivers — summonses charged under the Taxi and Limousine Commission Rules, OATH hearings, and the DMV points that put your TLC license at risk.
Who we help
Every case handled directly by the attorney you speak with at intake.
Speeding and moving violations that add points and raise insurance costs.
Violations that can threaten a commercial license and a driver’s livelihood.
Aggravated unlicensed operation, reinstatement, and accumulated points.
Tickets received while traveling through NYC, Long Island, or Upstate New York.
How we handle your case
The same attorney handles your matter from intake through hearing and closeout.
Step 1 of 5
Step 2 of 5
Step 3 of 5
Step 4 of 5
Step 5 of 5
Frequently asked
Direct answers from the attorney who handles these matters.
Most asked
Paying a ticket is the same as pleading guilty and can add points to your license, raise insurance costs, and contribute to a suspension. Before paying, it is worth reviewing whether the violation can be contested or reduced. We offer a free review of your ticket and options.
Question 2
It depends on the venue. In many courts an attorney can appear on your behalf, so you do not have to miss work or travel. The DMV Traffic Violations Bureau in NYC and local justice courts Upstate each have their own appearance rules, which we handle for you.
Question 3
New York assigns points to most moving violations. Accumulating 11 points in 18 months can lead to a suspension, and points can trigger the Driver Responsibility Assessment fee. Reducing or contesting a charge can help keep points off your record.
Question 4
Yes. Commercial drivers are held to stricter standards, and certain violations can affect a CDL even when committed in a personal vehicle. We focus on outcomes that aim to protect your commercial driving privileges and employment.
Guides & resources
Articles and tools updated as NYC rules change.
How New York's driver point system works in 2026: verified point values, the 11-point suspension rule, the Driver Responsibility Assessment, PIRP, and insurance.
Complete guide to NYC Admin Code § 19-190(b) 'Failure to Yield Causing Physical Injury' summonses at OATH. Learn about phone hearings, flat fee structure, and what to expect from the process.
A step-by-step look at fighting a New York speeding ticket: point tiers, radar and pacing evidence, TVB versus local court, and why pleading guilty by mail can cost you.
For NYC for-hire drivers, a single moving violation can put both your DMV record and your TLC license at risk. Here is how the two systems work and what to do.
Resources
Free, official resources from The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov — look up your situation before you call.
Find the traffic court, criminal court, and District Attorney for any New York county — with official contact info.
Estimate the DMV points a ticket adds to your license, and search the Vehicle & Traffic Law.
Search the New York Penal Law by section, offense, or keyword.
Plain-language guides on traffic tickets, criminal charges, points, and summonses across New York.
Free case review
Call 917-476-7666 for a free ticket review. We appear in traffic courts across NYC, Long Island, and Upstate New York, with service in English, Spanish, Russian, Georgian, and Uzbek.
Same-day response
During business hours
Direct attorney access
Same lawyer from intake to close
Transparent pricing
Fees quoted up front