Vehicle & Traffic

Pleading Not Guilty

The date listed on your ticket is your Court appearance date. If you are not able to appear on that date, mail in the signed and dated Part B of the issued ticket/summons to West Seneca Justice Court 1250 Union Rd. West Seneca, NY 14224 before the date listed on your summons. Upon receipt of your Not Guilty plea the Court will notify you in writing of your new Court date.

Pleading Guilty

A Guilty plea is made by signing and dating Part A of your summons and mailing the document to the Justice Court before the date printed on the front of your summons. Upon receipt of your Guilty plea, the Court will notify you in writing of the fine and surcharge due.

**Acceptable methods of payment when paying in person: Cash, VISA, MasterCard, money order or certified check made payable to Town of West Seneca Court. Card holder must be present. NO Personal Checks accepted.

***No foreign currency accepted.

THE COURT CLERKS ARE NOT PERMITTED BY LAW TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE

For additional frequently asked questions visit the NYS Unified Court System website: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/townandvillage/faqs.shtml#traffic

Failure to Answer a Ticket in the Town of West Seneca

Failure to answer a ticket in the Town of West Seneca can and will result in the suspension of one’s license/driving privileges. Penalties for suspension for failure to pay a fine OR appear in court are substantial. To lift a suspension once it occurs, there is an extra $70.00 per EACH ticket you received, plus the fines and surcharges that could be imposed.

*If you have received notice from the NYS DMV, mail or bring in all associated paperwork.


For more information, contact the traffic court clerks at (716) 558-3246 or (716) 558-3248.


License Suspension

If you have a suspension in the Town of West Seneca please call the Court for the next available Court session. That Court session you will have the chance to speak with the Town Prosecutor at this time. You may also submit a guilty plea to the Court office in person, via mail or fax.

Town of West Seneca
1250 Union Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224
Fax (716) 674-0518

Now accepting on-line credit and debit card payment processing for Vehicle & Traffic Matters and some Misdemeanor Charges.

Payments may be made online at: www.paycourtonline.com

Please refer to www.paycourtonline.com for more information, or by calling 1-888-912-1541. (a convenience fee will apply) MasterCard and Visa only.


JUSTICE COURT CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS OVER PHONE
*must call number listed above*