People v. Godin

The defendant moves to dismiss a *920uniform traffic summons on the grounds that the court lacks jurisdiction.

On October 23, 1974 the defendant was issued uniform traffic summons No. E121695 notifying him of a violation of subdivision (d) of section 1180 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. This summons was issued by State Police Officer W. K. Black.

The summons in question is a standard form bearing the inscription "N.Y. State Police — Uniform Traffic Ticket” across the top. In the lower right corner there appears a space labeled "Officer’s Name (Print)”, and the printed subscription "Trp. W. K.…