If you received a traffic ticket in Glen Cove, your case is heard at the Glen Cove City Court. Glen Cove is one of only two cities in Nassau County with its own city court, so tickets written within the city are handled there rather than at the county agency in Garden City.
Where the Glen Cove City Court Is
- Address: 13 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542
- Phone: 516-403-2441
- Hears: traffic and parking matters and other cases arising in the City of Glen Cove
City Court, County TPVA, or District Court?
Tickets issued within Glen Cove go to the Glen Cove City Court. Standard Nassau County tickets from unincorporated areas and parkways go to the Nassau County TPVA in Garden City. Criminal charges such as DWI and reckless driving are handled at the Nassau County District Court. Check the court named on your ticket so you respond to the right one.
Tickets We Defend in Glen Cove
We handle the moving violations heard at the city court, including speeding, cell phone use, red light and stop sign violations, and more. These carry points and can raise your insurance for years, so it is worth reviewing your options before you pay.
How a Glen Cove Traffic Lawyer Helps
A lawyer can appear on your behalf, examine the stop and the evidence, and pursue a reduction or dismissal where the facts allow. Results depend on the specifics of each case and nothing is guaranteed, but representation gives you a stronger position than handling it alone. James Medows has defended Nassau County drivers since 2006. Call or text 917-856-1247 for a free consultation, or start your case online.
What a Glen Cove Ticket Can Cost
Most moving violations heard at the Glen Cove City Court carry points. A speeding ticket alone can add 3 to 11 points depending on your speed, and reaching 11 points within 18 months leads to a suspension. Points can also raise your insurance for years, which is why it is worth reviewing a ticket before you pay it.
At 6 or more points in 18 months, New York charges a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $300 for the first 6 points plus $75 for each additional point. This fee is separate from any court fine and applies to out-of-state drivers as well. See our overview of the Driver Responsibility Assessment.