Greece Traffic Ticket Records

Greece traffic ticket records are filed at the Greece Town Court in Monroe County, New York. The town sits in northern Monroe County along the shore of Lake Ontario and is one of the largest suburbs in the Rochester metro area. Greece Town Court processes close to $2 million in traffic fines each year, making it one of the busiest traffic courts in the entire state. Interstate 390, the Lake Ontario State Parkway, and Long Pond Road are the main sources of traffic tickets here. If you got a citation in Greece, the town court on Vince Tofany Boulevard is where your case goes.

Greece Traffic Ticket Records in Monroe County

Greece is part of Monroe County, which sits in the 7th Judicial District. The county includes Rochester, several large suburbs, and a network of town and village courts that handle local traffic cases. The Monroe County District Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting traffic tickets within Greece's jurisdiction. Standard infractions like speeding and running stop signs go through the town attorney, while the DA's office handles more serious charges.

Monroe County also has a DMV office that serves as an authorized agent of the New York State DMV. If you need to check your license status, clear a suspension related to a Greece traffic ticket, or order a copy of your driving record, the county DMV office can help. You can also handle these tasks online through MyDMV for $7.

Greece Town Court

Greece Town Court is at 1 Vince Tofany Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14612. The main phone number is (585) 227-3110. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The payment window has slightly different hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday and Tuesday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Thursday and Friday. The court is next to the Greece Public Library, just off County Route 136 (Long Pond Road).

The court has criminal jurisdiction over all misdemeanors, violations, and infractions, along with arraignment and preliminary jurisdiction over felonies. Jury trials are conducted when required by law. The town employs four part-time justices who each hold sessions on different days. Judge Brian Marianetti sits Thursdays at 10:00 AM. Judge Shannon Pero holds court Wednesdays at 5:00 PM. Judge Brett Granville handles cases Tuesdays at 5:00 PM. Judge Debra Crowder's sessions are Fridays at 9:00 AM. Your traffic court date and time will be printed right on the summons you received from the officer.

For traffic court inquiries, you can contact Samantha Alessi at salessi@greeceny.gov. However, the court does not accept emails for requests to change court dates. If you need an adjournment, contact your attorney or call the office at (585) 227-3110 directly. Office hours may change based on the court schedule, so call ahead if you are coming in person.

How to Respond to Greece Traffic Ticket Records

A plea form is available from the Greece Town Court for responding to your ticket. You can plead guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty, the court sets a fine and you pay it. If you plead not guilty, you get a trial date. Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. You have the right to a non-jury trial where the prosecutor must present evidence. You can cross-examine witnesses and present your own defense. An attorney can represent you in court.

Traffic fines must be sent to the court within 21 business days by bank draft or money order payable to Greece Town Court. Do not ignore the ticket. If you fail to respond within 60 days, the DMV suspends your license and adds a $70 fee per ticket. The CourtHelp portal from the New York State Unified Court System has general information about how traffic cases work across the state, including your rights at trial.

Greece Parking Violations and Traffic Ticket Records

Parking violations in Greece are handled separately from moving violations but go through the same court. Greece parking fines range from $20 to $80, as long as the fine is paid within 15 days. After 15 days, extra penalties apply. You can pay parking fines Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Greece Town Court, 4 Vince Tofany Boulevard, Greece, NY 14612. Parking tickets do not add points to your license, but unpaid tickets get forwarded to a collection agency.

The town also enforces a winter parking ban from November 1 to April 15, between midnight and 8:00 AM. Fines for winter parking violations range from $25 to $100. Handicap parking violations can be dismissed if you provide proof that you had a valid handicap permit at the time of the violation. To contest any parking ticket, call the court at (585) 227-3110 extension 2 and request a court date.

Greece Traffic Ticket Records Fines and Points

Fines for Greece traffic ticket records follow the state schedule. Under VTL Section 1180, speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit is $45 to $150. Going 11 to 30 mph over means $90 to $300 plus possible jail time. Over 30 mph above the limit brings $180 to $600. Fines double in school zones. A mandatory surcharge applies to every conviction under Vehicle Traffic Law Section 1809, which requires surcharges and crime victim fees for all traffic convictions.

Points on your license come from moving violations. If you are convicted of a violation that occurred while your car was moving, points are added. The Driver Responsibility Assessment of $300 hits at 6 or more points in 18 months. Driving without insurance leads the DMV to revoke your license for at least one year. Hit 11 points in 18 months and your license can be suspended. A DMV-approved accident prevention course can reduce up to 4 points for suspension purposes.

Major Roads and Greece Traffic Ticket Records

I-390 is the biggest source of speeding tickets in Greece. The interstate runs north-south past the town and carries heavy traffic at all hours. State police patrol this stretch actively, and the speed limit shifts between 55 and 65 mph along different sections. The Lake Ontario State Parkway also generates a lot of tickets. Long Pond Road (County Route 136) is another prime spot for traffic enforcement, especially near commercial areas and intersections.

Local police and state troopers split enforcement duties. The New York State Police handle the interstate and state parkway. Local officers patrol neighborhood streets, school zones, and the commercial areas along major routes. The combination of highway and local enforcement makes Greece one of the highest-volume traffic courts in the Rochester area.

Nearby Cities With Traffic Ticket Records

Other towns and cities near Greece in the Rochester area handle their own traffic cases.