Yonkers Traffic Court Records Lookup
Yonkers traffic court records are managed through Yonkers City Court and the Yonkers Parking Violations Bureau. As the fourth largest city in New York State, Yonkers has its own city court system for handling traffic matters in Westchester County. The city also runs a red light camera program with its own separate process for violations. Whether you got a moving violation, a parking ticket, or a camera-issued notice, this page covers where your case goes and how to deal with it.
Yonkers Traffic Court Records
Yonkers Traffic Court Records
Yonkers operates a red light camera program. If a camera catches your car running a red light, you get a Notice of Liability in the mail. This is different from a regular traffic ticket. It goes to the registered owner of the vehicle, not necessarily the driver. The Yonkers Red Light Camera page lets you view recorded images and video of the violation using the Notice number and PIN number printed on the notice.
This screenshot shows the Yonkers red light camera system where you can view violation images and find payment options.
Red light camera fines do not add points to your driving record. They are treated as civil penalties, similar to parking tickets. But you still have to pay them. If you ignore the notice, you could face additional penalties. Payment is due by the date on the notice. You can also contest the violation if you believe the camera made an error or there were special circumstances.
Yonkers Traffic Court Records
The Yonkers Parking Violations Bureau handles all parking tickets in the city. The office is at 87 Nepperhan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours on Wednesday until 7:00 PM.
The Yonkers city site has information on how to reach the Parking Violations Bureau and make payments.
There are four ways to pay parking fines in Yonkers:
- Online at www.yonkersny.gov (convenience fee applies)
- By phone at 1-866-377-9665 (convenience fee applies)
- By mail with check or money order payable to Yonkers PVB
- In person at the PVB office
Customer service for payment questions is at 1-866-790-4111. The mail address for disability permit applications is Yonkers Parking Violations Bureau, 20 South Broadway, 10th Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701. To request a disability permit form, call 914-377-6600 and press option 9. You can also download the form from the NYS DMV website. You need a copy of your driver's license and proof of Yonkers residency to apply.
Yonkers Traffic Court Records
Moving violations in Yonkers go through Yonkers City Court. The court handles traffic infractions, misdemeanors, and other matters for the city. Criminal traffic charges like DWI are also heard here. The court is part of the 9th Judicial District, which covers Westchester County.
You have 15 days to respond to a traffic ticket. Plead guilty and pay, or plead not guilty and get a hearing date. At the hearing, a judge reviews the evidence. You can bring a lawyer, witnesses, and documents to support your case. If found guilty, the fine is set and points go on your record. The NYS DMV traffic tickets page has the statewide rules for how this process works outside of New York City.
Points and Penalties
Traffic convictions in Yonkers carry points under the NYS Driver Point System. Speeding 1 to 10 mph over is 3 points. Texting while driving is 5. Reckless driving is 5. Going more than 40 over the limit is 11 points -- enough for an instant suspension.
The Driver Responsibility Assessment starts at 6 points in 18 months. You pay $100 per year for three years, plus $25 for each point over 6. Failing to pay this assessment can result in a license suspension on its own. A defensive driving course can reduce up to 4 points and may cut your insurance bill by 10% for three years. The course does not remove the conviction from your record, but it helps with the point total.
Insurance rates in Westchester County are already some of the highest in the state. A traffic conviction will make them even higher. Some drivers see increases of 30% or more after a single speeding ticket. Multiple convictions can push you into a high-risk pool where coverage is much more expensive.
Westchester County Court
Yonkers is in Westchester County. The county court system handles appeals from city courts, felony trials, and other serious matters. The 9th Judicial District oversees all courts in Westchester. For traffic records from the county level, contact the Westchester County Clerk.
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