2017-06-28 13:45
You have heard of a breathalyzer but likely have not yet heard about a “textalyzer”, the newest technology which can be used to incriminate distracted drivers. The technology det… Read More
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2017-05-17 13:45
If you retained Weiss & Associates, PC to fight a NYC pink summons and we got it dismissed (or you fought it yourself and won), you may be able to get up to $150 back per ticket.
As part… Read More
2017-03-22 13:45
You may not use Waze or GPS while driving in New York if you are holding the device while in motion. If the device is mounted on a dashboard or placed in your cup holder, then you… Read More
2017-03-08 14:45
The Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau (SCTVPA) in Hauppauge can no longer sentence a driver to jail or impose bail on a traffic defendant. Instead, any such potential case… Read More
2017-02-08 14:50
Thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s focus on the eliminating the dangers of distracted driving, New York State has enacted some of the toughest laws to combat this epidemic. T… Read More
2017-02-08 14:48
The Staten Island Traffic Violation Bureau is widely known to be the worst TVB court in the system. There are essentially only two judges there and one, by the name of ALJ Brian Levine… Read More
2017-01-25 14:45
The answer to this question is pretty bad. There are all types of rules in place at the Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) that make it very hard for motorists to win. These rules d… Read More
2017-01-18 14:49
Once you are convicted of a moving violation in New York, there are only two ways to remove points from your license. One involves time and the other involves education.
But first lets… Read More
2017-01-11 14:45
Points on your record only count for DMV purposes for 18 months from the date of offense (and 36 months from the date of conviction for insurance purposes).
The Driver Violation Point System… Read More
2016-12-28 14:37
Unlike adult seat belts violations, traffic tickets issued for failing to wear a child seat belt carry 3 points each. However, the points do not make these serious tickets, nor do… Read More
2016-12-21 14:35
Various news organizations are reporting that thieves armed with hacking devices are breaking into, and even starting, cars without much effort.
One hacking device intercepts your… Read More
2016-11-30 14:45
In 1984, when New York became the first state to impose a seat belt law, motorists complained that the law diminished their freedoms and others argued that they actually made them… Read More
2016-11-10 14:23
The Highway Use Tax (“HUT”) is a tax on motor carriers who operate certain motor vehicles (mostly trucks) on New York State public highways.
For purposes of HUT liability, &ldquo&hell…Read More
2016-11-09 14:45
A New York electronic device and cell phone ticket does not currently carry points in New Jersey. Therefore, a New Jersey motorist that is convicted in New York of either such offense… Read More
2016-10-26 13:41
Improper turn tickets are one of the most common types of traffic tickets issued in New York City especially in Manhattan. This is a common ticket because impatient motorists confronted with… Read More
2016-10-19 13:55
Comma.ai’s new product called “Comma One” can turn your car into a semi-autonomous vehicle. The company claims this $999 after-market kit will allow buyers to g… Read More
2016-10-08 16:07
Of course, you can drive in New York State with a valid driver license from another state. In fact, all 50 states and the District of Columbia will honor another’s jurisdictions… Read More
2016-09-21 14:00
Since 2012, 18% of all fatal crashes nationally involved a common cause: distracted driving. Across the country, various initiatives from state and local agencies are drafting new legislatio… Read More
2016-09-21 13:35
It is a beautiful day and you’re driving along care-free. Then, your phone rings. You reach over and pick it up … just see who is calling. At the same tim… Read More
2016-08-24 14:00
For many of us, a driver’s license is an absolute necessity. We need our vehicles to carry out basic everyday tasks, whether it is driving to work, taking the kids to school, or bringi… Read More
2016-08-17 13:43
A recent American Automobile Associaation (AAA) study on securing loads is quite scary. It concludes that, between 2011 and 2014, over 200,000 crashes involved debris on… Read More
2016-08-10 14:00
Driving fast may help you arrive at your destination quicker, but it can also result in a speeding ticket. So, now you are late, and you have a ticket to pay. This is not something… Read More
2016-07-27 14:00
Receiving a traffic ticket in New York can result in many unpleasant or even devastating consequences. It is becoming more common for New York drivers to seek the help of an experienced traf… Read More
2016-07-20 14:00
Let’s be blunt: traffic tickets can ruin even the finest day, and their high cost can make a dent in your wallet. So you are saying, I just got a NY Traffic Ticket. What should I do!?… Read More
2016-07-13 14:02
If you’ve ever gotten a moving violation in New York, you probably know that each violation comes with a certain number of “points” that are assigned to your driving record… Read More
2016-07-12 02:10
I’m sure you know that the answer is “no” but I’m sure that there are drivers out there doing it. To play the red-hot app, you need to use an electronic devic… Read More
2016-06-22 14:00
An NYPD officer was recently recorded telling a traffic offender that it was Mayor De Blasio’s fault the violator was getting a traffic summons. However, the question remains, did you… Read More
2016-06-08 14:25
The changing face of technology is constantly altering the world as we know it–and thanks to a new deployment of specialized smart to police officers in New York City, the world may ch… Read More
2016-06-01 21:00
Yes, you read that correctly. Governor Cuomo has announced that the number of texting tickets issued in New York state has increased by 840% since 2011. This rise is attributed to a crackdow… Read More
2016-05-18 14:33
According to a Daily News investigation, New York drivers owe $114 million in unpaid tolls over five years. The Port Authority isn’t doing its due diligence in collecting fees for New… Read More
2016-05-11 16:00
New York City Traffic Regulation Section 412(m), generally restricts motorists from driving in a bus lane. A violation of this offense used to just involve roughly a $100 fine. However, as o… Read More
2016-02-03 14:43
We are often asked about the affect of a traffic ticket conviction upon a client’s auto insurance rates. The answer for some situations is easy but in others no so much.
For any… Read More
2016-01-27 14:40
Veronica Phillips was charged with using a cell phone without a hands-free device (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-c [2] [a]) and the ticket was returnable at the Nassau C… Read More
2016-01-27 14:40
Veronica Phillips was charged with using a cell phone without a hands-free device (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1225-c [2] [a]) and the ticket was returnable at the Nassau C… Read More
2016-01-21 14:52
The New York Legislature recently amended Vehicle and Traffic Law (“VTL”) Sections 1225-c and 1225-d to arguably permit an motorist to use a cell phone or electron… Read More
2016-01-13 14:38
The Traffic Diversion Program (“TDP”) allows motorists to take driving classes and, in exchange, receive favorable plea bargains or even dismissals. Many upstate New York c… Read More
2016-01-06 14:45
Starting in March 2016, it will be illegal for traffic courts to charge a dismissal fee. Lawmakers finally realized how unfair it was to allow traffic courts to charge a “p… Read More
2015-12-16 14:45
Sadly, hit-and-run incidents are not uncommon. However, it is unusual for the offending car to turn in its driver.
Cathy Bernstein, 57, sped off after hitting a truck an… Read More
2015-12-09 14:36
With the holiday season approaching, my 10-year old son Zachary asked for a special present … a Hoverboard, one of the hottest toys of the season! Forget that it costs from… Read More
2015-12-03 14:31
Drivers who lose their New York license to drive due to accumulating too many moving violation points, being convicted of three or more speeding convictions within an 18-month period, a… Read More
2015-11-29 14:18
The DMV cracked down on recidivist drunk and drugged drivers. Specifically, as of September 25, 2012, drivers in New York with multiple alcohol/drugged-driving related convictions… Read More
2015-11-18 14:31
I was making New Year’s Eve plans with friends and one of them remarked “I don’t go out that night. Too many crazies and drunk drivers.”. So I… Read More
2015-11-11 14:33
It has been widely written that politicians, insurance companies and lawyers will be among the many obstacles to quickly releasing self-driving cars into the mass market. However, I re… Read More
2015-11-04 14:33
Tesla Motors recently sent an upgrade to its vehicles’ software which includes an auto-pilot feature. This upgrade is the closest that any car manufacturer has come to releasing… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
New York leads the way in restricting and punishing drivers who illegally use cell phones. Indeed, it is a 5-point ticket in New York which is the same number of point assigned to the… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
More information about the driving history of motorists will soon be available to prosecutors. In particular, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week that, in addition to convictions… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I just watched a terrific TEDx talk given by Rory Sutherland. Sutherland convincingly contends that reality alone is not a good guide to human happiness, and that the importance of perc… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
A non-New York license holder can take the New York Driver Safety Class to reduce points from their New York driving record. New York’s Driver Safety Class is a 6-hour class that remov… Read More
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