Instructions for Moving Violations

You may plead guilty by mail to all traffic infractions. To do so, check the fine schedule for the violation you are charged with to determine the amount of your fine and NYS surcharge. Mail the following items to Village of Great Neck Plaza-Justice Court, 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021.

  • Your check or money order made payable to Village of Great Neck Plaza-Justice Court
  • Your traffic ticket with Part "A" completed and signed on the reverse side of the ticket.

You may plead not guilty by mail to all traffic infractions. To enter a plea of not guilty by mail, complete and sign Part "B" on the reverse side of the traffic ticket and mail it to Village Justice Court - Village of Great Neck Plaza, 2 Gussack Plaza, Great Neck, NY 11021. Upon receipt, the Court will notify you by mail of the date, time and place of your conference and/or trial at which you must personally appear.

You may personally appear in Court and plead either guilty or not guilty. If you decide to appear personally, you must do so on the return date of at the time specified on the front of the ticket. If you are pleading not guilty, your case will not be heard that night. You have the right when appearing personally and pleading guilty to make an explanation before the Judge.

You have the right to consult with an attorney.

Fine Schedule for Moving Violations - First Offenses:
The fines schedule includes the mandatory surcharge imposed by New York State law.

Speeding:

  • 1-10 MPH over speed limit - $223.00
  • 11-20 MPH over speed limit - $293.00
  • 21-30 MPH over speed limit - $393.00
  • 31-40 MPH over speed limit - $493.00
  • 40+MPH over speed limit you must appear in Court

Other Fines:

  • Uninsured Vehicle - $593.00
  • Passed Stopped School Bus - $418.00
  • Passed Red Light - $293.00
  • Unlicensed Operator - $293.00
  • Cell Phone/Electronic Portable Device - $243.00
  • Passed Stop Sign - $213.00
  • Following too Close - $213.00
  • Failed to Yield to Pedestrian/Vehicle - $213.00
  • Blocking Intersection - $213.00
  • Illegal Turn - $213.00
  • Failed to Obey Traffic Control Device - $213.00
  • Failure to Signal - $213.00
  • Child-No Seatbelt - $193.00
  • Registration/Inspection Expired Under 60 Days - $143.00
  • Registration/Inspection Expired Over 60 Days - $168.00
  • No Plates - $168.00
  • Driver-No Seatbelt - $143.00
  • All Equipment Violations (VTL 375) - $143.00

Where a different fine is mandated by a provision of law, the fine schedule shall have no application. The Court has the right to reject any guilty plea by mail and reserves the right to order you to appear personally and to levy a different fine than that set forth above. If the fine is not listed above for the violation you are charged with please contact the Court.