{"id":9247,"date":"2020-06-22T01:10:43","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T08:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-the-harrison-law-group.pantheonsite.io\/?page_id=9247"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:08:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T16:08:06","slug":"speeding-car-accidents","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/car-accidents\/speeding-car-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Speeding Car Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skilled Speeding Car Accident Attorneys Fight For Victims Of Speeding Accidents In Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Throughout Long Island<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the year 2017, there were more than <a href=\"https:\/\/crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov\/Api\/Public\/ViewPublication\/812687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">34,000 fatal traffic accidents<\/a> and 26% of those fatalities involved a speeding motorist. The State of New York has implemented new technologies and educational campaigns to reduce its citizen\u2019s need for speed but recent statistics show that the issue isn\u2019t resolving itself. Speeding-related accident fatalities represented 29% of the total amount of traffic fatalities in New York, 3% more than the national average.\u00a0If you were involved in a speeding accident, a New York speeding car accident lawyer can help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York Speeding Costs<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being caught driving above the legal speed limit in New York will result in a fine, surcharge,\u00a0 demerit points on your driving record, and higher insurance premiums. Fines can range from $45-$600 but typically on the first offense cost less than $150 for speeding up to ten miles per hour above the legal limit. These fines increase as your speed surpasses ten mph above the speed limit. Speeding 31+ miles above the limit could lead to fines of up to $600.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York adds three demerit points to your record for speeding up to ten mph above the limit. If you\u2019re caught speeding more than ten mph above the limit, then you could possibly see up to 11 demerit points added to driving record resulting in Driver Responsibility Assessment Fee (DRA). The DRA fee is a penalty of $300 for drivers who receive six or more demerit points within an 18-month period, that\u2019s two speeding tickets. The New York Department of Motor Vehicles adds another $75 charge for every demerit point above six.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<section id=\"brxe-nppkca\" class=\"brxe-section box-shadow--l rounded--l\"><div id=\"brxe-nwxccz\" class=\"brxe-container pad--s\"><h2 id=\"brxe-qsjfyj\" class=\"brxe-heading\">Schedule a Free Consultation Today<\/h2><div id=\"brxe-bgoclm\" class=\"brxe-text\"><p>Get Free Advice From An Experienced NY Personal Injury Lawyer<\/p>\n<\/div><a id=\"brxe-tqfanu\" class=\"brxe-button margin-top--s bricks-button md bricks-background-primary\" href=\"tel:631-465-9797\">Call Us Today<\/a><\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consequences of Speeding<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consequences of speeding, besides breaking the law, are much more far-reaching. Speeding contributes to the following factors:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Speeding increases the likelihood of loss of vehicle control<\/li>\r\n<li>Reduces the effectiveness of the vehicle\u2019s safety provisions<\/li>\r\n<li>Increases stopping distance in the event of a traffic hazard<\/li>\r\n<li>Increases the risk of accident severity including damage and injuries<\/li>\r\n<li>Costs and economic implications.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Increased fuel consumption and costs.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do People Speed?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhtsa.gov\/risky-driving\/speeding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">NHTSA<\/a>, the following factors contribute heavily to speeding:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Traffic and road congestion<\/li>\r\n<li>Time management and running late<\/li>\r\n<li>Anonymity and being shielded from the environment while inside the vehicle<\/li>\r\n<li>Disregard for the laws and the safety of yourself and others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been involved in an accident as the result of the negligence of others, then it\u2019s important to <a title=\"contact\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> a New York speeding car accident lawyer about your right to recover damages. Most accidents are preventable and you don\u2019t have to suffer because of the aggressive driving tendencies of others.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ways to Avoid New York Speeding Car Accidents<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aggressive drivers, and those who have grown accustomed to speeding, may not understand how their driving tendencies affect others, so for your safety, it is your responsibility to adopt the following defensive driving tactics to avoid speeding accidents:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If you find yourself in the passing lane and someone is inching closer and closer to you in order to aggressively communicate that they want to pass you, then it may be in your best interests and the safety of your passengers to switch into the right lane smoothly and allow them to pass.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>If you\u2019re being tailgated by an aggressive driver adjust your speeds accordingly, then use your judgment to steer your vehicle clear of their aggressive driving tactics as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>If you notice a speeding driver, give them plenty of space because speeding increases their likelihood of losing control of their vehicle.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Alert the police if you feel another driver may be following you or harassing you and drive to the nearest police station where possible.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><iframe style=\"display: none;\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":9248,"parent":7886,"menu_order":63,"template":"","tags":[107],"class_list":["post-9247","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-speeding-car-accidents"],"meta_box":{"title":"Long Island Speeding Car Accident Lawyers","sub_title":"","related_video_title":"","related_video_url":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/9247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/9247\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/7886"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hlgny.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}