Canadian Drivers

Out-of-state and Canadian drivers charged with a traffic violation in New York? We can help.

Even when driving out of your state or country, you could face penalties back home upon conviction. If you have been charged with a DWI/DUI or traffic violations while driving in New York, it is important to consult with an experienced local lawyer who can protect your rights and your license. At the law office of Arthur L. Pressman, we are experienced at aggressively defending out-of-state and Canadian drivers in traffic and licensing issues.

Don’t plead guilty. Call us today to protect your rights and your license.

Ontario

SPEEDING (MPH OVER SPEED LIMIT):Demerit Points
0-9 MPH (0-14 KPH)0
10-18 MPH (16-29 KPH)3
19-30 MPH (31-48 KPH)4
More than 30 MPH (50 KPH or more)6

VIOLATION
Disobeyed Traffic Control Device3
Stop Sign3
Following Too Closely4
Cell Phone3
Seatbelt3

Quebec

SPEEDING (MPH OVER SPEED LIMIT):Demerit Points
0-6 mph (0-10 kph)0
07-12 mph (11-20 kph)1
13-18 mph (21-30 kph)2
19-24 mph (31-39 kph)3
25-27 mph (40-45 kph)6
28-37 mph (46-60 kph)10
38-49 mph (61-80 kph)14
50-61 mph (81-100 kph)18

VIOLATION
Disobeyed Traffic Control Device3
Stop Sign3
Following Too Closely4
Cell Phone4
Seatbelt3

Understanding reciprocity between states and provinces

There is a reciprocity agreement between most U.S. states to report individuals who are charged and convicted of traffic and driving offenses. New York also reports DWI/DUI/DWAI and traffic violations to Canadian provinces. If you are convicted of an alcohol-related traffic offense in New York, you may be penalized in both New York and your home province. If you are a commercial driver or if your offense involves your commercial driver’s license, it is particularly likely that your arrest will be reported and action taken promptly.

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What action can you take?

If you have been charged with an offense in New York State, you want to protect your CDL or driver’s license back home. You need an experienced attorney who is licensed to practice before the court in the state of New York. As a practical matter, you want an advocate who is familiar with the local law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, local prosecutors and courts. For Canadian drivers, hiring a local lawyer in most non-criminal traffic cases can also keep you from having to travel to New York. With an affidavit from you, attorney Arthur L. Pressman can appear in traffic court on your behalf.

Our firm is experienced in representing truckers, out-of-state drivers and Canadians in protecting their driving privileges when affected by tickets or violations in the state of New York. We have extensive experience representing individuals who are ticketed on  I-190, I-290 and I-90. Contact a Buffalo criminal defense lawyer with experience. We have helped protect the rights of countless Canadian drivers ticketed in Western New York. Call today for a free consultation.

If you have been ticketed in Western New York, contact a lawyer who gets results. Call today.

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When it comes to criminal defense, experience is what matters most. Arthur Pressman has over 30 years of experience defending good people from bad situations. Schedule your free consultation and let his experience work for you.



    REQUEST YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

    When it comes to criminal defense, experience is what matters most. Arthur Pressman has over 30 years of experience defending good people from bad situations. Schedule your free consultation and let his experience work for you.



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      I was advised by a mutual acquaintance to contact Mr. Pressman following my DWI that I received on December 28, 2015. This was the best advice that I could have been given. He was available immediately to speak with. I was put at ease after speaking with him. It was my first DWI and I had no idea what to expect. It was an isolated case of making a very foolish decision to drive. I had so much anxiety and fear of the unknown. Throughout my whole case Mr. Pressman was very reassuring and kept a positive attitude about what my outcome was going to be. He was available several times when I had random questions and never made me feel like an inconvenience. He was right! My case ended up being reduced to a violation from a misdemeanor and now I can finally begin to have my life back to normal. It was a hard lesson to learn but with the right attorney by your side the transition will be easier.

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