New York, including the five boroughs, is known for diversity, shopping and good food. Unfortunately, this region is also known for its aggressive driver point system. Even seemingly minor traffic violations could lead to the accrual of points against your…
New York has a relatively strict texting-while-driving law. Police officers can pull you over and ticket you for a texting offense. You will have to pay a higher fine for each subsequent ticket that you receive. Someone with several prior…
New York’s Taxi & Limousine Commission handles the issuance and revocation of “hack licenses” that are necessary for drivers to legally transport people. One of the most harrowing events that can happen for these drivers is to receive a summons…
When many people think of drunk driving cases, they automatically consider the criminal aspect of it. This is often the most pressing matter for the defendant, but it might not be the only legal case they have to deal with.…
Citizens in New York make use of the roads for a variety of reasons. Many people rely on using their car to get to work each day. Others need to take the children to and from school. Driving privileges can…
While cellphone technology and driving play an important role in the daily lives of many people across New York, the two should generally not be mixed. There are numerous reasons for this, with safety and legality being at the top…
New York has some of the nation’s strictest speed limit laws. The state’s absolute speed limit law means that you cannot argue a speeding ticket on the grounds that you were traveling safely even though you exceeded the designated speed…
Contrary to popular belief, police officers can’t initiate a traffic stop simply because they want to irritate the driver. Instead, they’re supposed to have a reason for conducting the stop. Often, this hinges on reasonable suspicion that a law or…
Until June 29, 2021, almost any New York motorists who had racked up unpaid traffic fines and fees could have their registrations and driver’s licenses suspended. The Driver’s License Suspension Reform Act put an end to that. The result could…
People in New York who receive a traffic ticket must ensure they understand their options to deal with that ticket. New York uses a points system that has consequences for those who accumulate points. Some individuals will have to pay…
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