Search Hempstead Traffic Court Records
Hempstead traffic court records fall under the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency. The Town of Hempstead is the largest town in Nassau County and one of the biggest in the entire state. Moving violations issued in the unincorporated areas of Hempstead are processed through the county agency rather than a local town court. If you got a ticket while driving through Hempstead, this page explains where your case is handled, how to pay or contest a ticket, and what options you have for resolving the matter.
Hempstead Traffic Court Records
Hempstead Traffic Court Records
The Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency handles most non-criminal moving violations in Hempstead. The agency moved from its old location on Cooper Street in Hempstead to a new office at 801 Axinn Avenue in Garden City. This is where you go if your ticket says you need to appear at the TPVA.
This screenshot shows details about the Nassau County TPVA's new Garden City location and how to schedule an appearance.
Appearances at the TPVA happen between 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM or 1:00 PM and 3:15 PM on weekdays. If you make an appointment online, you get priority over walk-ins. The agency is separate from Nassau County District Court. In most cases, the District Court does not handle non-criminal traffic violations. But when a traffic ticket comes with a criminal charge, everything gets sent to the Nassau County District Court at 99 Main Street in Hempstead instead.
The TPVA phone number is (516) 572-2650. Call ahead if you are not sure which court has your case. The ticket itself should tell you where to appear, but things can get confusing -- especially if there are multiple charges on one stop.
Hempstead Traffic Court Records
Hempstead Village has its own court that handles tickets issued within village limits. The village court is at 99 Nichols Court, Hempstead, NY. Phone is (516) 483-6204. This court deals with parking tickets, village code violations, and some traffic matters. The DMV Parking Scofflaw Jurisdictions page lists Hempstead Village Court among the participating courts for outstanding ticket enforcement.
The DMV scofflaw page shows the Hempstead Village Court address and phone number for resolving outstanding parking tickets.
If you have three or more unpaid parking tickets in Hempstead, the DMV may flag your registration. You will not be able to renew until the tickets are cleared. This scofflaw program is used across many towns and cities in the state. It is a powerful tool for enforcement because it blocks your ability to register any car in your name.
Hempstead Traffic Court Records
You have 15 days to respond to a traffic ticket in Hempstead. Check the ticket to see which court or agency it directs you to. For moving violations in unincorporated areas, it will be the Nassau County TPVA. For tickets in the Village of Hempstead, it goes to the village court.
You can plead guilty and pay the fine, or plead not guilty and request a hearing. A guilty plea can be done by mail in most cases. Send the signed ticket with payment to the address shown. A not guilty plea means you need to appear or have your lawyer appear. At the TPVA, a hearing officer will review your case. You can bring evidence and witnesses. The officer decides guilt and sets the fine. If you lose, you can appeal the decision.
The Traffic Tickets in New York State page from the DMV explains the general rules that apply across the state. Nassau County follows these same rules but has its own agency to manage the caseload.
Points and Fines
New York's point system applies to all tickets in Hempstead. Speeding 1 to 10 mph over gets 3 points. Going 11 to 20 over is 4 points. Cell phone use while driving adds 5 points. If you hit 11 points in 18 months, your license gets suspended. That is the same rule statewide.
Fines vary based on the charge. A simple speeding ticket can cost from $45 to $600 depending on how fast you were going. There are also surcharges on top of the base fine. The court adds a mandatory surcharge to most traffic convictions. If you get 6 or more points in 18 months, the DMV charges a Driver Responsibility Assessment -- $100 per year for three years, plus $25 per year for each point over 6. It adds up fast. The NYS Driver Point System page has the full chart of violations and their point values.
Nassau County Court
Hempstead sits in Nassau County. The Nassau County District Court handles criminal traffic matters and some appeals from the TPVA. The Nassau County Clerk maintains court records for the county system. For non-criminal traffic matters, the TPVA is still your main point of contact.
Nassau County District Court Central Traffic Court is at 400 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. The phone number is (516) 571-3749. If your case involves a criminal charge along with a traffic violation, both matters will likely go through this court.
Nearby Cities
Several other towns on Long Island also have their own traffic court pages on this site. If you drive in the area, these may be useful.