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If you are charged with a traffic infraction, and seeking a potential reduction of your charge(s), please read the following information prior to beginning the course.


INFORMATIONAL PACKET FOR TRAFFIC REDUCTIONS



Jefferson County District Attorney's Office Traffic Reduction Program Information:

  • DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY ON YOUR TICKET IF YOU ARE SEEKING A REDUCTION AND INTEND ON TAKING THE COURSE.
  • Enter a plea of "not guilty" in Section B on your Uniform Traffic Ticket (UTT) and mail a copy back to the court listed in the bottom left corner of your ticket (prior to the set appearance date).
  • Notify the court you are intending to seek a reduction via the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office Traffic Reduction Program.
  • In order to be eligible for a reduction, you must take and successfully complete the Traffic Safety Course, found at the link below, within 10 days of receiving your ticket.  
  • The course is a one time cost of $55.00 USD.
  • Upon successful completion, our office will review the matter and provide a potential "offer of plea bargain" to a reduced offense via the email address provided. 
  • Be sure to check your spam/junk mail folder. The course completion certificate IS NOT AN OFFER.
  • After receiving an offer, if it is acceptable, sign and mail this document to the court. No personal appearance is necessary; this process can be handled thorough the mail. Emailing a copy of your offer is not permitted.
  • The court will assess any fines and surcharges (if applicable).
  • Please be advised that all offers are final and are not negotiable.


"Fix It" Ticket Information (Section 375 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law):

  • If you have fixed the problem no later than 1/2 hour after sunset on the first business day after receipt of ticket, contact the court for further instructions
  • If you have fixed the problem outside of the above time period please forward a copy of your ticket and proof that the violation has been corrected to: traffic@jeffersoncountyny.gov


LINKS TO THE TRAFFIC REDUCTION COURSE:

 https://www.advent-elearning.net/Aol/CourseLink/403/37 - Traffic (English)

https://www.advent-elearning.net/Aol/CourseLink/403/41 - Traffic (Spanish)

**** THIS COURSE IS ALSO AVAILABLE WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES, YOU CAN REACH THIS FUNCTION WHEN YOU SIGN UP WITH ADVENT****