Broome County Traffic Ticket Records Search

Broome County traffic ticket records are managed by Binghamton City Court and nearly 20 town and village justice courts across the county. Located in the Southern Tier along the Pennsylvania border, Broome County covers 715 square miles with about 198,000 residents. The Broome County District Attorney runs a traffic diversion program that gives some drivers a path to reduced charges. Here is what you need to know about finding records, paying fines, and handling a ticket in Broome County.

Where Broome County Traffic Ticket Records Are Filed

Broome County Court is at 65 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 13901. The mailing address is PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902. Phone is 607-240-5800 and fax is 607-240-5940. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The court is closed on weekends and legal holidays. The Chief Clerk is Steven Tillotson and the Deputy Chief Clerk is Lori Cornish. County Court Judge is Hon. Carol A. Cocchiola. All visitors pass through a magnetometer when they enter.

Binghamton City Court handles traffic tickets issued in the city. It is at 38 Hawley Street, 5th Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901. Town and village courts in the county include Barker, Binghamton Town, Chenango, Colesville, Conklin, Deposit Village, Dickinson, Endicott Village, Fenton, Johnson City Village, Kirkwood, Lisle, Maine, Nanticoke, Sanford, Triangle, Union, Vestal, and Windsor. Each court keeps its own traffic ticket records.

Vestal Town Court is at 605 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal, NY 13850. Endicott Village Court is at 225 Jefferson Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760. The Town of Chenango Justice Court is at 1529 NY Route 12, Binghamton, NY 13901. Phone is (607) 648-8565. Court office hours there are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

How to Pay Broome County Traffic Ticket Fines

Broome County courts offer several payment methods. You can pay online through the web payment portal. In person, the clerk's office takes cash, money orders, bank certified checks, and credit cards (with a 2.99% processing fee). The court does not accept personal or business checks. If you pay by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want a receipt. Only money orders or bank certified checks are accepted by mail.

Many town courts also use PayCourtOnline for online payments. You can also pay by phone at 1-800-701-8560. Credit and debit cards are accepted for full payments only at most town courts. Always call the specific court clerk to confirm what payment methods they take before you go or send anything in.

Broome County Traffic Ticket Diversion Program

The Broome County District Attorney's Office runs a traffic diversion program. This program may let you plead to a lesser charge, which means fewer points on your record. The DA's office handles plea bargaining for traffic tickets. You can reach them at (607) 778-2373 for questions about the program or to discuss your case. Not every ticket qualifies. Serious violations and repeat offenders may not be eligible.

If you plead not guilty at the Town of Chenango Justice Court, the court works with the Broome County DA for plea discussions. The same applies at other town courts in the county. The DA's office is the one that decides whether to offer a reduced charge. This can make a real difference on your Broome County traffic ticket records because a reduction often means fewer points and a smaller fine.

What Are the Fines for Broome County Traffic Tickets?

Fines follow state law. Under VTL Section 1800, a first offense for a standard traffic infraction can bring a fine up to $150. A second conviction within 18 months raises it to $300. A third can go as high as $450. Speeding fines under VTL Section 1180 range from $45 for going 1 to 10 mph over the limit all the way to $600 for exceeding the limit by more than 30 mph. Mandatory surcharges get added on top of every fine.

Points from the DMV point system add up fast. Speeding 1 to 10 over is 3 points. Cell phone use is 5 points. Red light violations are 3 points. Hit 6 points in 18 months and you owe a Driver Responsibility Assessment of $300 or $100 per year for three years. At 11 points, your license faces suspension. A DMV accident prevention course can subtract up to 4 points for suspension calculations but does not remove tickets from your record.

What If You Ignore a Broome County Traffic Ticket?

You have 60 days to respond. If you miss that window, the court tells the DMV to suspend your license. A $70 fee per ticket gets added. Driving on a suspended license is a crime in New York. The suspension stays until you act on the ticket. You can check your status through MyDMV for $7 online. These open tickets show up on your Broome County traffic ticket records and your state driving abstract.

Nearby Counties

Counties bordering Broome each run their own court system and maintain separate traffic ticket records.