DMV s Traffic Violations Bureau TVB processes tickets for non - criminal moving traffic violations issued in the five boroughs of New York City. 1 For more information about the TVB , you can read our brochure [1]. 

How do I answer a TVB ticket? 
You can answer most TVB tickets online [2]. You can either schedule a hearing for the traffic ticket , or you can pay the fine and surcharge with your credit card. For more information , see how to plead to or pay TVB tickets [3]. To answer your ticket by mail , enter your plea on the ticket and include the appropriate fee if pleading guilty. Mail to Traffic Violations Plea UnitP.O. Box 2950 - ESPAlbany, NY 12220 - 0950 To answer your ticket at a TVB office , follow the instructions on the ticket. Be sure to bring proof of identity such as your driver license. 

What happens if I do not answer a TVB traffic ticket? 
If you do not answer a traffic ticket on time , your driver license will be suspended. It is a crime to drive with a suspended license. A suspension for the failure to answer a ticket does not indicate that you are guilty of the charge. The suspension only indicates that you failed to answer the ticket. To remove the suspension , you must contact the court to answer the ticket pay a $70 suspension termination fee 

What happens if I do not respond to my TVB ticket after I receive a suspension notice? 
If you continue to ignore the ticket after your license is suspended for failure to answer the ticket , you will automatically be convicted of the charge. This is known as a' default conviction. ' The default conviction is equivalent to a guilty finding. The DMV then suspends your driver license for your failure to pay the fine. To terminate the suspension resulting from the default conviction , you must pay the fine, mandatory surcharge and the suspension termination fees. Note: Some convictions can cause the suspension or the revocation of your driver license. For more information , see Suspensions and Revocatio

user: If I receive a suspension notice and still have not responded regarding my TVB ticket, what happens next?

assistant: Have you, or do you intend to, continue to ignore the ticket?

user: I have ignored my ticket up until this point

assistant: If you fail to respond to the ticket, you will receive a conviction, which is known as a default conviction, and this is the equivalent of a guilty finding

user: How do I enter a plea in relation to a violation received that results in 5 or more points?

assistant: You must contact the court directly. Any suspension received due to a traffic ticket is an indefinite suspension. This means that your driver license is removed until you pay a suspension fee of $70

user: What are the ways open to me to respond to a TVB  ticket?

assistant: Most of the TVB tickets can be responded to online. You have the choice to schedule a hearing for the traffic ticket or you can pay the fine associated with the ticket with your credit card

user: What exactly is the Traffic Violations Bureau?

assistant: The TVB is associated with the DMV and is a department that processes tickets for non-criminal traffic violations. This department is active in the five boroughs of New York City. Our brochure explains more about what the TVB entails

user: What happens if I have 3 or more alcohol-related convictions on my driver record?

assistant: In this instance, if you plead guilty to any violation that results on 5 or more points may result in you having your license revoked under Part 132 of the Commissioner's Regulations. You should consult an attorney in this regard before entering a plea