Bergen, New York
Bergen is a town in Genesee County, New York. It is located around twenty miles west of downtown Rochester. The town size is twenty-seven square miles, most of it farmland. The town encompasses the Village of Bergen. It is the town’s main residential area and the location of most town offices. The town hamlets are East Bergen, North Bergen, Stone Church, West Bergen. As of September of 2022, the total population was 3,348.
Traffic Tickets in Bergen, New York
Most traffic tickets in Bergen are issued on Interstate 490. The I-490 is an auxiliary highway that connects downtown Rochester with the I-90 (New York State Thruway). Motorists traveling between Rochester and Buffalo will utilize the I-490. It is two lanes in each direction with a speed limit of 65 miles per hour. A portion of this highway cuts through the Town of Bergen. All violations charged within the town boundary are adjudicated in the Bergen Town Court (Town of Bergen Justice Court). On the I-490 traffic stops are conducted by New York State Police.
All town roads merge in the village of Bergen. New York State Route 19 (South Lake Road) runs north-south along the town boundary connecting the hamlets of Stone Church and East Bergen with the village. NYS-19 sees a substantial amount of traffic due to the highway interchange just south of town. NYS-19 provides motorists with access to both I-490 and I-90 (New York State Thruway).
New York State Route 33 (Clinton Street) serves the remaining southern portion of town. It intersects with NYS-19 right outside the village. New York State Route 262 (Townline Road) crosses the center of town heading east-west and enters the village of Bergen before continuing into the neighboring town of Riga to the east. Jerico Corners and West Bergen are both accessible via NYS-262.
Traffic tickets should never be ignored. Most motorists are not aware that a conviction will affect your record for several years. It will likely cause significant increases in car insurance premiums. Hiring an attorney who is familiar with traffic law can make a big difference and save you a lot of money. For any traffic related charge issued in Bergen, New York, consider reaching out to the Benjamin Goldman Law Office.
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office
The Benjamin Goldman Law Office is a law firm that focuses on traffic ticket defense. We have been serving Genesee County for more than a decade and are ready to take on your case. Traffic law in New York State is filled with subtleties and intricacies. Don’t fight your ticket alone. Let a traffic ticket attorney from the Benjamin Goldman Law Office handle your case.
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