Most Americans use a car every day to complete essential tasks such as going to work, taking their children to school, and buying groceries. When they use their vehicles, they must obey the traffic laws at all times. Traffic laws…
Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime. Not only can it result in far-reaching penalties, such as a large fine and time in jail, but it also greatly increases the risk of an accident. If you’re…
exting and driving at the same time is both dangerous and illegal. This is why many different activities that involve the use of a cell phone while operating a vehicle are illegal here in New York. State law prohibits individuals…
As a driver in the New York City area, you know that obeying the speed limit is easier said than done. For example, there are times when you feel that you have no choice but to speed to keep up…
Even with strict laws against texting and driving in the state of New York, many residents continue to make this mistake. While most do so without incident, texting can result in an accident or a run-in with the law. As…
New York State Police troopers charged a truck driver with drunk driving after an accident on the Wantagh State Parkway in East Meadow on March 8. Police say that the 29-year-old Georgia man hit an overpass at the Hempstead Turnpike…
New York state law forbids drivers from operating a motor vehicle while using a cellphone or other portable mobile device. Drivers are not allowed to have a conversation, send a text message or transmit images while a car is in…
Drunk driving remains a major problem across the United States with approximately 29 people dying in alcohol-related crashes each day around the nation. However, a combination approach has helped many cities in New York drive DUI arrests down. For example,…
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…
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…
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