District Attorney

Traffic Ticket Information

IMPORTANT

IF YOU ARE SEEKING A REDUCTION OR DISMISSAL ON YOUR TICKET, YOU MUST FIRST:

1. MAKE A COPY OF ALL TICKETS FOR YOUR RECORDS;
2. THEN PLEAD NOT GUILTY ON THE ORGINAL TICKET(S) IN SECTION B
3. AND MAIL THEM TO THE COURT BEFORE YOUR COURT DATE

FAILURE TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE.

• • You are charged with a qualifying offense (see below for excluded offenses);
  • You are NOT charged with multiple moving violations;
  • You have NOT been convicted of any moving violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law within the last 18 months, or any DWI or vehicular homicide in the last 10 years;
  • You have NOT previously participated in a Traffic Diversion Program in the previous 24 months;
  • You are NOT under the supervision of probation or parole at the time of the offense and are charged with a misdemeanor;
  • Be able to complete a driver’s education course

• • If you fail to follow these directions, your application will not be considered, and you will not receive a response.
  • You MUST provide information for all requested
  • To be eligible for the Traffic Diversion Program or the Traffic Reduction Program, you must upload a copy of ALL requested documents. — If you already sent a copy to the Court, you must contact the Court to request a copy. Do not send original tickets to this Office as we are not responsible for original (s).
  • Submit your application once. Duplicate applications will NOT be accepted and will only delay the process.
  • If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for the Traffic Diversion Program, your application will be automatically reviewed for the Traffic Reduction Program, provided you meet the necessary qualifications.
  • You cannot apply for the Diversion Program if you were charged with any violation of the transportation law.

You can also contact Advent at help@adventfs.com or call (866) 203-2807.

CLEAR COPY OF YOUR TRAFFIC TICKET(S) –  If you have already returned your ticket(s) to the Court, you must contact the court to request a copy.  Please scan the tickets and upload one (1) file.

File Requirements
State Driving Record/History from DMV – Must be Official DMV Record (4safedriver and other third party site records not accepted)

• • New York State Licensed Drivers – www.dmv.ny.gov
  • Out of State Licensed Drivers – A copy from your state’s DMV
  • Quebec Applicants – a copy of your dossier de Conduite a la Société de l’assurance Automobile du Quebec (SAAQ) – www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca
  • Other Canadian Applicants – a copy of your driving record from the Ministry of Transportation

File Requirements
Supporting Documentation

Only submit supporting documentation if relative to your individual ticket that you received.

• • If you received a NO Inspection ticket, provide proof of your inspection. (Receipt from Inspection Station).
  • If you received a NO Insurance Ticket but had insurance at the time, provide proof of such. (A letter from your Insurance Agent stating you had full coverage on the date of the accident. Insurance cards will not be accepted.)
  • If you received a NO Registration ticket, provide proof from the DMV of your registration.

It is your responsibility to contact the court to let them know that you are applying for a reduction and request a 30-day adjournment of your court date­ this Office cannot grant adjournments.

If you have any questions about the application, Click on the {?) in the top right corner of the application screen. This will take you to the FAQs and support team, who can assist you.