If you were given a citation/ticket from a police officer there are instructions on the citation/tickets. Each city, town, and village may have different procedures for answering tickets so review the citation/ticket thoroughly. Make sure to take note of the date the citation/ticket must answered by. If you fail to answer the citation/ticket by that date your LICENSE COULD BE SUSPENDED.
Most cities, towns, and villages allow you to answer the citation/ticket by mail instead of appearing in person to plead GUILTY or NOT GUILTY. Follow the specific instructions on the citation/ticket.
If you wish to plead GUILTY by mail follow the instructions on the citation/ticket. Some cities, towns, villages may have the fine and surcharge listed on the citation/ticket and may require you to submit the fine and surcharge when you mail in your guilty plea. Other times a fine notice will be sent by the court clerk after your guilty plea has been received. Again, review the instructions on the citation/ticket thoroughly before mailing in your guilty plea. Make sure that your address is printed correctly on the citation/ticket. If your address is not correct or has changed follow the instructions on the citation/ticket. If there are no instructions concerning address changes enclose a letter with your citation/ticket.
If you wish to plead NOT GUILTY by mail follow the instruction on the citation/ticket. If the citation/ticket asks if you would like a supporting deposition answer YES. Once the court receives your not guilty plea you will be mailed a notice to appear in vehicle and traffic court to contest your citation/ticket. Make sure that your address is printed correctly on the citation/ticket. If your address is not correct or has changed follow the instructions on the citation/ticket. If there are no instructions concerning address changes enclose a letter with your citation/ticket.