ORLEANS COUNTY
TRAFFIC DIVERSION PROGRAM
Welcome to the Orleans County Traffic Diversion Program established by Joseph V. Cardone, Orleans County District Attorney. This program is designed to assist first time traffic ticket offenders who are seeking a disposition of their current Vehicle and Traffic Tickets.
The Orleans County Traffic Diversion Program is part of an on going effort to provide efficient and just service to the residents of Orleans County.
PROGRAM GOALS
-Promote Safe Driving. Every participant in the Traffic Diversion
Program will be required to complete a Defensive Driving Course.
-Promote Driver Financial Responsibility. Every participant in the
Traffic Diversion Program shall be required to have a valid automobile
insurance policy in effect in order to be eligible to participate. This
request will reduce the number of uninsured drivers on Orleans
County roads.
-Efficiently Resolve Cases. The Traffic Diversion Program is designed to
free up valuable prosecution resources, allowing the District
Attorney’s Office to focus on more complex criminal cases. In
addition, because the applicant pays the cost of the program,
the District Attorney’s Office is able to offer this program at no
additional cost to the taxpayers of Orleans County.
The Orleans County Traffic Diversion Program is a valuable tool in the Orleans
County District Attorney Joseph V. Cardone’s ongoing effort to service Orleans
County with initiatives designed to protect the public, promote lawful conduct, and reduce inefficiency in the criminal justice system without decreasing service to
Orleans County residents.
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
-You will drive the educational benefits from the Defensive Driving Program
-You may receive a 10% reduction in your insurance costs
-You will remove up to four points from your driving record
-You will have your ticket dismissed
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the Traffic Diversion Program you must meet the following
requirements:
1. You are charged with an eligible offense;
2. You have not been convicted of any moving violation of the Vehicle
and Traffic Law within the last 18 months;
3. You have a valid license and insurance at the time of the offense;
4. You are able to pay a nonrefundable fee of two hundred dollars
($200.00).
“Eligible Offense” means any New York State Vehicle and Traffic violation, but specifically excludes, any V&T §1180 Speeding 30 mph or more over the speed limit; V&T §1192 Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs; V&T §1212 Reckless Driving; V&T §511 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation; V&T §1174 Passing a Stopped School Bus; Accidents that resulted in physical, serious physical injury or death; V&T §600-1a Leaving the scene of an accident; or any offense committed in a school or construction zone.
OUTCOME
If approved for the Traffic Diversion Program, the applicant will be required to complete a Defensive Driving Course. Once the applicant completes the Defensive Driving Course, the offender is required to submit proof of completion to the District Attorney’s Office. Upon completion of the Traffic Diversion Program, the District Attorney’s Office will move to withdraw prosecution of the pending traffic ticket(s).
QUESTIONS
Please direct any questions to the Orleans County District Attorney’s Office at 585-590-4130 or email at trafficdiversion@orleansny.com.