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Elma Town Court is located on Bowen Road in the town of Elma, New York.
The town of Elma is in Erie County, New York. The population was just over 11,000 as recorded in 2010. The town is named after the elma tree.
Elma is in Erie County’s south-central part, southeast of Buffalo, NY. Elma refers to itself as the “heart of Erie County.” It is part of the Southtowns region, known by the locals.
Major highways that run through the town of Elma are:
- U.S. Route 20, Transit Road, runs east-west highway (north-south in town) that borders Orchard Park, NY and West Seneca, NY.
- New York State Route 16, Seneca Street.
- New York State Route 78, Transit Road, Seneca Street, north-south roadway that lines west town line with West Seneca and runs with NY 16 southeast into town of Aurora.
- New York State Route 187, Transit Road, north-south roadway that forms west boundary of town with Orchard Park.
- New York State Route 354, Clinton Street, east-west route through town from West Seneca to Marilla.
- New York State Route 400, highway starts in West Seneca, New York town line at NY 16/NY 78 to Aurora town line just east of village of East Aurora.
Elma Town Court personnel are prohibited by law from providing you with any legal advice. They will attempt to guide you through the process; but if you have legal concerns, you should seek the advice of counsel.
About the John C. Nelson Law Firm
We help people fight traffic violations throughout New York state and have offices in Ellicottville, NY and in Cheektowaga, NY. We serve Cattaraugus County, Erie County, Allegany County and all other cities, towns and counties in New York State. If you need experienced representation, we are available 7 days a week to help you through your case.
You wouldn’t attempt to fix the brakes in your vehicle or change the tires without consulting a professional if you were not familiar with how to perform these repairs and maintenance right? The same can be said for seeking professional and skillful legal representation when faced with a traffic violation of any kind. Proper legal representation can repair the possible damage to, and help you maintain, your license.
The most important skills that traffic defense attorneys possess can only be acquired through training and experience. These skills include the ability to evaluate a case and determine the best course of action; negotiate with a district attorney; and zealously advocate in a way consistent with their client’s goals and expectations.
Some of the most common violations under the DMV point system:
| Speeding (1 – 10 MPH over posted limit): | 3 points |
| Speeding (11 – 20 MPH over posted limit): | 4 points |
| Speeding (21 – 30 MPH over posted limit): | 6 points |
| Speeding (31 – 40 MPH over posted limit): | 8 points |
| Speeding (more than 40 MPH over posted limit): | 11 points |
| Reckless driving: | 5 points |
| Failing to stop for a school bus: | 5 points |
| Following too closely (tailgating): | 4 points |
| Inadequate brakes: | 4 points |
| Inadequate brakes while driving an employer’s vehicle: | 2 points |
| Failing to yield right-of-way: | 3 points |
| Violation involving a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign | 3 points |
| Railroad-crossing violation: | 3 points |
| Improper passing, unsafe lane change, driving left of center, or driving in wrong direction: | 3 points |
| Leaving the scene of an incident involving property damage or injury to a domestic animal: | 3 points |
| Safety restraint violation involving a person under 16 years old: | 3 points |
| Texting while driving: | 5 points |
| Any other moving violation: | 2 points |
Did you receive a ticket in Elma Town Court?
When charged with a traffic violation you could spend countless hours researching issues and preparing documents, compiling evidence, preparing for appearances and hearings taking time away from the other opportunities like work and valuable time with your family. Or you could hire an attorney who handles these violations day in and day out and can quickly help you decide on the best course of action to get you back on the road with minimal exposure to the legal consequences that could potentially flow from a traffic violation.
Contact us for a free case evaluation.
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OFFICE LOCATIONS
12 Monroe Street, Ellicottville, NY 14731 – Cattaraugus County
&
2560 Walden Ave, Suite 110, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 – Erie County
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