By the Ticket Dismissal HQ editorial teamReviewed Oct 20, 2026Sources cited at the endNot legal advice
Where you look up a New York traffic ticket depends on where you got it. Tickets from the five boroughs of NYC go to the DMV’s Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB), which has an online lookup. Tickets from Nassau and Suffolk go to the counties’ own traffic and parking violations agencies. Everywhere else, the ticket is handled by the town, village or city court named on it. Here’s how to find yours in each case.
Quick answer
- NYC moving violations: NYS DMV’s online TVB ticket lookup and plea service.
- NYC parking and camera tickets: NYC Department of Finance, not the DMV.
- Long Island: Nassau County or Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency.
- Everywhere else: the local court printed on the ticket; call or check its site.
- Not sure you have one? Order your DMV driving record (shows convictions and suspensions) or check your license status online.
Which agency has your ticket
| Where the ticket was written | Handled by | How to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island (moving violations) | DMV Traffic Violations Bureau | DMV online TVB lookup / plea; TVB guide |
| NYC parking, red-light, speed and bus-lane camera tickets | NYC Department of Finance | NYC “Pay or dispute a ticket” by violation number or plate |
| Nassau County | Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency | Agency’s online lookup by ticket number |
| Suffolk County | Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency | Agency’s online lookup |
| Rest of the state (incl. state police, sheriff, local police) | Town, village or city court named on the ticket | Court phone or website; many accept pleas by mail |
Some sources say TVB also covers Buffalo and Rochester; check the court or agency printed on your ticket.
Lost the ticket?
- NYC: the DMV’s TVB lookup can search by your license number.
- Elsewhere: call the court for the town or village where you were stopped, or the police agency’s records office, with your name, date of birth and license number.
- Old ticket you never answered: your license may already be suspended for failure to answer. Check license status with DMV; the record will name the court.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a statewide NY traffic ticket lookup?
No. The DMV’s online lookup covers TVB tickets; others are held by the local court or county agency that issued them.
How do I look up a ticket by license number in NY?
For NYC (TVB) tickets, the DMV lookup accepts your license number. For local courts, call the court.
What happens if I don’t answer a NY ticket?
The court or TVB can suspend your license for failure to answer and may enter a default conviction. Respond by the date on the ticket.
Sources: NYS DMV (Traffic Tickets in New York State; Traffic Violations Bureau); NYC Department of Finance; Nassau and Suffolk County traffic agencies. This site is not affiliated with any government agency.