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New Traffic Violations Law Could Lead To Vehicle Confiscation
In a bustling city like New York, traffic issues are often unavoidable. Law enforcement takes multiple steps in its attempts to catch drivers who violate the law. An issue of specific concern is reckless driving. Drivers can face harsh penalties…
Man Faces Felony Dwi Charge After Fleeing Police
A 32-year-old man is facing a raft of charges including a count of felony drunk driving after allegedly fleeing the scene of a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway on the night of Jan. 24. The Syracuse resident…
Mother of Lindsay Lohan Accused of Hit-and-run Drunk Driving
Dina Lohan is facing a charge of driving while intoxicated after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident on the evening of Jan. 11. The crash took place in the parking lot of a New York mall according to media…
What Are Field Sobriety Tests?
When assessing a driver for drunk driving, a law enforcement officer may use any number of tools to determine if an arrest is warranted. They may ask a driver to blow into a breathalyzer or they may use observational assessments…
What Is New York’s Move Over Law?
When a driver sees flashing lights ahead of them on a highway, they may expect to face slow-downs and delays. They should also expect to have to change lanes, especially if the cause of the flashing lights is an accident…
“Innocent Until Proven Guilty” Applies to Speeding Violations
Many of us are familiar with the concept that people who have been accused of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Maybe we only know this as a phrase police use in television shows,…
Texting While Driving At Issue In Homicide Case
Lawmakers in every state have struggled to come up with ways to address the threat of drivers looking at their phones instead of at the road ahead of them. In New York, using a handheld telephone or portable electronic device…
Study Finds Widespread Problems With Breathalyzer Devices
When they have pulled over a driver on suspicion of drunk driving, police have several ways of collecting evidence to show that a driver was intoxicated. They write up a report in which they document their observations, including the words…
How Many Points Can I Accrue Before I Lose My License?
New York’s Driver Violation Point System is confusing to many drivers. Many people do not realize how close they are to losing their driver’s license until someone alerts them to how many points are on their record. The big number…
Can I Legally Use My Phone For Navigation While Driving?
New York’s law against texting while driving is strict. It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile device while you drive. This means you can’t talk on a phone if you’re holding it while driving. You can’t use your phone…
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