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Suffolk County, New York traffic ticket costs

Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (TPVA). The court does not post its own list, so the amounts below are the ones New York law sets. Local court costs can be added.

Speeding ticketAbout $133–$693estimate with court costs
Insurance over 3 years+$895+11% for about 3 years, state average
Points3–11for speeding
Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) / defensive driving courseYesavailable, with limits

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How much is a speeding ticket in Suffolk County, New York?

1–10 mph overAbout $133–$243[5][6]$45–$150 fine + costs
11–30 mph overAbout $178–$393[5][6]$90–$300 fine + costs
31+ mph overAbout $268–$693[5][6]$180–$600 fine + costs

These are estimates with court costs and fees added. $88 mandatory state surcharge, $93 in town and village courts.[10][7][8][9][3][11] Your notice shows the exact total.

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What do other tickets cost in Suffolk County?

2 other common tickets, using the New York amounts set by state law. Pick one for points, deadlines and ways to keep it off your record.

How do you reach Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (TPVA)?

Address
H. Lee Dennison Building, Ground Floor, North Entrance, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Mail: P.O. Box 9000, Smithtown, NY 11787.[1]

Phone
(631) 853-3800, Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. Card payments by phone: 1-888-274-0888[1]

Hours
In person Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm. Extended to 7:00pm on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for non-attorney matters. Phone line Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm.[1]

Website
suffolkcountyny.gov/tpva

Before you go: 7 more things to know about this court
  • SCTPVA adjudicates parking summonses, red light camera citations and moving violations in the five western towns of Suffolk County. Tickets for offenses elsewhere in the county are processed in the local court (town or village justice court) where the offense took place, as shown on the ticket. Find it with the UCS locator:https://www.nycourts.gov/town-and-village-justice-courts[1]
  • No base-fine schedule is published on the TPVA site. Fines fall within VTL statutory ranges (e.g. VTL §1180(h)(1) speeding: 1-10 mph over $45-$150. 11-30 over $90-$300. 31+ over $180-$600) plus the $88 state surcharge/fee ($55 + $5 CVAF under §1809, $28 under §1809-e).[5]
  • County administrative fees: $55 administrative fee on traffic and parking tickets. $30 on non-camera red light tickets. $100 judgment fee. $50 default fee. $50 failure-to-timely-pay fee (camera tickets exempt from these). Boot $250, tow $350, storage $75/day. No fee from anyone found not guilty after an Agency hearing.[3]
  • Uninsured-vehicle charges: fines max out at $1,500, plus up to an $88 state surcharge and the $55 county administrative fee (total $1,643), plus a $750 DMV civil penalty.[2]
  • Not-guilty pleas by mail are due within 48 hours of the recorded violation date per the TPVA page. Guilty pleas by mail are not allowed if the charge would result in license or registration suspension. Payment by Discover, Visa, Mastercard or money order. Personal checks not accepted.[2]
  • The TPVA is a Suffolk County department established by GML §370(3). It assists the Suffolk County District Court.[4]
  • The TPVA page does not name the five western towns. They are not listed here because no official page naming them could be opened (nycourts.gov blocks automated access).

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How much is a speeding ticket in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County uses the New York fine ranges set by state law, which lists about $133–$693 for speeding, depending on how far over the limit you were, plus the mandatory state surcharge. Your notice or the court's case lookup shows your exact amount.

How do I pay a traffic ticket in Suffolk County?

Through the court's own online payment or case lookup page, linked at the top of this page, or by phone at (631) 853-3800, Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm. Card payments by phone: 1-888-274-0888.

Sources

Court sources (9)
  1. Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency (TPVA), Suffolk County.
  2. Suffolk County TPVA Moving Violations, Suffolk County.
  3. Suffolk County Code Ch. 818 Art. XI, Traffic and Parking Violations Agency Fees (§§818-77 to 818-80), Suffolk County Legislature (via eCode360).
  4. N.Y. General Municipal Law §370 (traffic violations agencies: Nassau, Suffolk, Buffalo, Rochester), New York State Senate.
  5. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1180 (speed restrictions, penalties in subd. (h)), New York State Senate.
  6. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1809 (mandatory surcharge and crime victim assistance fee), New York State Senate.
  7. N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law §1809-e (additional surcharge required for certain violations), New York State Senate.
  8. Traffic Tickets in New York State, New York State DMV.
  9. Pay a New York State Traffic Ticket (links UCS Town and Village Justice Courts locator), State of New York.
New York law and DMV sources (11)
  1. NY DMV: Driver Responsibility Assessment (DRA), New York State DMV.
  2. NY DMV: Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP), New York State DMV.
  3. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1180 (speed limits, fines in subd. (h)), most recent revision shown 2016-11-04, New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
  4. NY Governor's Traffic Safety Committee: Penalties for Speeding, NY Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
  5. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1809 (mandatory surcharge and crime victim assistance fee), New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
  6. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1809-E (additional surcharge, $28), New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
  7. N.Y. Vehicle and Traffic Law §1809-D (work zone speeding surcharge, $50), New York State Senate (Consolidated Laws).
  8. NY DMV: About New York State Inspections (states the $88 / $93 mandatory state surcharge), New York State DMV.
  9. NY DMV: Plead To or Pay New York City (NYC) 'TVB' Traffic Tickets, New York State DMV.
  10. NY DMV: Traffic Tickets in New York State, New York State DMV.
  11. 15 NYCRR §123.7 (not guilty plea by mail within 15 days after receipt of summons) via Justia Regulations mirror, Justia (mirror of NY Codes, Rules and Regulations).
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).