Police officers who suspect someone of driving after having too much to drink will usually conduct two different kinds of tests. Chemical tests can detect the presence of alcohol or drugs in the body. Field sobriety tests help check someone…
Many people believe that you’re always allowed to turn right on a red light. They believe that you’re supposed to stop at the light, look for traffic, and then turn when you find space to do so. But is this…
Drunk driving is illegal throughout the U.S. Each jurisdiction refers to alcohol-related crimes differently, though. New York uses the terminology driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while ability impaired (DWAI) when referring to alcohol or drug-related crimes. You must understand…
Offenses people commit while driving fall into two categories: Primary and secondary. Primary offenses are significant violations like speeding that give police officers immediate cause to conduct a traffic stop and possibly site someone. Secondary offenses are issues that are…
Anyone operating a for-hire vehicle such as a taxi or limousine in New York City’s five boroughs must first acquire a New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) license to do so. This government agency sets rules for-hire drivers…
When deciding if they’re sober enough to drive safely, most people just consider how they feel. They don’t pull out a breath test and see what their blood alcohol content (BAC) is at the moment. If they feel sober, they…
Sometimes, it seems like the police really should have more on their minds than writing tickets for missing a stop sign, running a red light or driving too fast through a school zone. The police really aren’t just “ticket happy,”…
If you have a driver’s license, then you’ve likely heard of either careless or reckless driving; however, what you may not know is what the difference between the concepts is. Careless driving is a traffic violation that may result in…
New York City is notorious for having congested roads. Many people take their bikes or walk to get to and from as a result. There are laws on the books that lawmakers expect pedestrians and bicyclists to know and follow;…
You’re not allowed to text and drive, but you may be wondering how the police would even know what was happening. It’s not as if you hold your phone up for all to see. How do they spot drivers who…
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