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: Can you tell me what happens if I plead guilty to a violation resulting in 5 or more points?

assistant: Do you have 3 or more alcohol-related convictions on your entire driving record?

user: Yes, I do.

assistant: In that case a plea of guilty to a violation that results in 5 or more points may result in the revocation of your license under Part 132 of the Commissioner's Regulations. You may want to consult with an attorney before entering your plea. 

user: Ah, that is quite interesting. And what happens if I don't answer a traffic ticket?

assistant: Then 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.

user: Well, that's something I'd like to avoid. Can I answer a ticket at a TVB office?

assistant: Yes, simply follow the instructions on the ticket. Be sure to bring proof of identity such as your driver license.

user: How can I answer these types of traffic tickets?

assistant: You have to contact the court directly. A suspension due to a traffic ticket is an 'indefinite' suspension.

user: What is an indefinite suspension?

assistant: An indefinite suspension means your driver license or privilege to drive is taken away until you pay a suspension termination fee of $ 70 and have valid driver license.