Traffic Violations

Stop Sign Tickets

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.

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Overview

What you need to know about Stop Sign Tickets.

The basics, what we do, and the issues we see most.

How many points is a stop sign ticket in New York, and what does it cost?

Quick Answer

A stop sign violation in New York carries **3 points** and is usually charged under **VTL 1172(a)** (failing to stop) or **VTL 1142(a)** (failing to yield after a stop sign). The fine is up to **$150** on a first offense, plus a mandatory **state surcharge of $88–$93**. If you reach 6 or more points in 18 months, New York adds a **Driver Responsibility Assessment** of $100 per year for 3 years. Reaching **11 points within 24 months** can suspend your license. A camera-issued stop or red-light notice is civil and carries **0 points**.

Services we offer for Stop Sign Tickets.

The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC handles stop sign and related right-of-way tickets across New York City and the surrounding counties. Here is what that work looks like:

Review the exact charge — VTL 1172(a) for failing to stop, or VTL 1142(a) for failing to yield after a stop sign — and confirm it matches what the officer actually wrote.
Analyze the officer's vantage point, sight lines, and the "rolling stop" claim that most stop sign tickets depend on.
Represent you at the New York City TVB, where guilty pleas are not bargained and the officer must prove every element under oath.
Cross-examine the issuing officer on distance, angle, timing, and what was genuinely observable from their position.
Negotiate reductions in local (non-NYC) traffic courts toward a non-moving violation that keeps points off your record where the facts allow.
Track your point total and timing so a single ticket does not push you past the 6-point assessment or 11-point suspension thresholds.
Handle the appearance for you so you do not have to take a day off work to fight the ticket yourself.

Scenarios we see most.

A "rolling stop" — the officer says your wheels slowed but never fully stopped at the line.
Stopping past the stop line or past the crosswalk instead of before it, which still violates VTL 1172(a).
A faded, turned, or obstructed stop sign that you could not reasonably see in time.
Being charged with failure to yield under VTL 1142(a) after stopping, when another driver's speed or position is in dispute.
Confusing an officer-issued ticket (3 points) with a mailed camera notice (0 points, civil, owner-liable).
Letting the ticket default — ignoring it leads to an automatic conviction and a possible suspension for failure to answer or pay.
A stop sign ticket added on top of recent violations that together approach the 11-point, 24-month suspension line.

Who we help

Who we represent.

Every case handled directly by the attorney you speak with at intake.

Everyday Drivers

Speeding and moving violations that add points and raise insurance costs.

Commercial (CDL) Drivers

Violations that can threaten a commercial license and a driver’s livelihood.

Suspended or Revoked Licenses

Aggravated unlicensed operation, reinstatement, and accumulated points.

Out-of-Area Drivers

Tickets received while traveling through NYC, Long Island, or Upstate New York.

How we handle your case

From summons to resolution.

The same attorney handles your matter from intake through hearing and closeout.

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Step 1 of 5
Free call — tell us what the ticket says
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We pull the charge, points, and your record
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Step 3 of 5
We enter a not-guilty plea and appear for you
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Step 4 of 5
We challenge the stop and cross-examine the officer
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Step 5 of 5
We push to reduce the points, charge, or fine

Frequently asked

Questions clients ask first.

Direct answers from the attorney who handles these matters.

Most asked

What law covers a stop sign ticket in New York?

Most are written under VTL 1172(a), which requires a full stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersecting roadway before you enter. A related charge, VTL 1142(a), covers failing to yield the right of way after you stop. Both are 3-point moving violations.

Question 2

Is a stop sign ticket worth fighting?

For many drivers it is. A conviction means 3 points, a fine up to $150 plus surcharge, and usually higher insurance for 3 years — often more than the fine. Fighting it also keeps the points off your record so a future ticket does not push you toward the assessment or suspension thresholds. We review your ticket and explain your options before you decide.

Question 3

Do I have to appear in court for a stop sign ticket in New York City?

NYC stop sign tickets go to the DMV Traffic Violations Bureau, not criminal court. There is no plea bargaining at the TVB, and the officer must testify to prove the charge. The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov can appear and handle the hearing for you so you do not have to take time off work.

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Got a stop sign ticket in New York? Let us look at it.

Before you pay and accept 3 points, talk to The Law Office of Anthony Sharnov, PC. We review the stop, question the officer, and work to reduce the points or the charge. Call 917-476-7666 for a free consultation.